Microsoft Restructures: Job Cuts Hit Sales, Security, and Gaming Teams

Microsoft is initiating another series of workforce reductions that will affect individuals involved in security, devices and experiences, sales, and gaming. Business Insider reported the information yesterday, citing two sources familiar with the situation.

Last week, Business Insider disclosed that Microsoft was considering performance-related job reductions throughout the organization, including its security sector. This news may have been unexpected, considering Microsoft declared last year that it was prioritizing security.

“At Microsoft, we emphasize talent with high performance,” the company’s representative stated to Business Insider last week. “We are continuously striving to assist individuals in learning and expanding their skills. When someone is not meeting performance expectations, we take the necessary actions.”

A company spokesperson informed Business Insider this week that these recent layoffs affecting the security, sales, and gaming teams are not linked to the job reductions announced last week. The representative also indicated that the layoffs were minor, without providing an exact number.

In other updates related to Microsoft, the firm also revealed earlier this week an internal restructuring with the establishment of a new Core AI – Platforms and Tools division. This division will be headed by Jay Parikh, a former Vice President and Global Head of Engineering at Meta, who will concentrate on equipping Microsoft with the optimal tools and infrastructure necessary for the AI era.