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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, 1,600 from Xbox in restructuring
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, about 2.1% of its workforce, with 1,600 cuts at its Xbox division. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort. The company says the layoffs are aimed at streamlining operations and focusing on growth areas.
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The cuts, while significant, are a relatively small percentage of Microsoft's total headcount, suggesting a targeted realignment rather than a crisis-driven downsizing.
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