Lay Off 2025. On january 9, 2025, reports emerged detailing microsoft’s strategy to reduce its workforce by approximately 1% of its total headcount, which stood at around 228,000. Microsoft has announced plans for another round of layoffs in 2025, targeting underperforming employees across various departments, including its security division.

Layoffs are expected to continue in 2025 with major companies like microsoft, blackrock and ally financial planning to reduce their workforce. The companies want to slim their staff to cut costs against the backdrop of.