Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs as part of a major overhaul and 'reset' of its Xbox and gaming divisions.
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The brief
Microsoft is reducing its workforce by 4,800 employees, with significant cuts targeting the Xbox unit. According to Fortune, this represents 20% of the Xbox staff.
Coverage from Reuters, The Verge, Fast Company, and DW.com emphasizes that the moves are part of an overhaul and 'reset' of the gaming division. Fortune reports that the CEO stated the company "didn’t focus on the core business." Future developments center on the implementation of the Xbox unit overhaul and the broader impact of these job cuts across the gaming division.
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Quick answers
How many jobs is Microsoft cutting?
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees.
What percentage of Xbox staff is affected?
According to Fortune, 20% of Xbox staff will go.
Why is this happening?
Fast Company describes the move as a gaming division 'reset,' and the CEO stated they "didn’t focus on the core business."
Coverage (10)
- Exclusive: Xbox's CEO on 3,200 layoffs, four studios cut, and her blunt warning that 'we spread ourselves too thin' Fortune · 3h ago
- Xbox’s bold plan for the future sounds nearly impossible The Verge · 3h ago
- Microsoft’s Xbox will cut 3,200 jobs and divest five studios Fortune · 3h ago
- Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as Xbox Undergoes Biggest Shake-Up Ever Yahoo · 3h ago
- As Microsoft announces 4,800 layoffs, HR head Amy Coleman tell employees: You have my commitment that we are always looking for ways to... The Times of India · 3h ago
- Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees The Verge · 12h ago
- Microsoft Xbox layoffs: 20% of staff to go. We "didn’t focus on the core business,” CEO says. Fortune · 12h ago
- Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs, Xbox to be hit hard DW.com · 12h ago
- Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs in major Xbox and gaming division ‘reset’ Fast Company · 21h ago
- Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit Reuters · 21h ago
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