Microsoft mulling middle manager, non-coder job cuts in May

What’s going on at Microsoft?

After conducting performance-based job cuts to kick off 2025, Microsoft is reportedly mulling another workforce reduction in May.

Sources told Business Insider that the tech giant is eyeing middle management positions and non-coders this time around, in addition to more “low performers.”

A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment on plans to scale back certain departments next month.

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Impact on Canadian staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if Microsoft is planning to trim its Canadian workforce in May.

According to LinkedIn, the tech giant employs more than 5,500 people in the country.

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