Microsoft Carries Out Another Round Of Layoffs Across Teams And Geographies, Third This Year So Far
Microsoft Carries Out Another Round Of Layoffs Across Teams And Geographies, Third This Year So Far
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reportedly carried out another round of layoffs, affecting various teams and regions. The company has not disclosed the exact number of employees impacted.
據報道，微軟公司（納斯達克股票代碼：MSFT）進行了另一輪裁員，涉及各個團隊和地區。目前，公司尚未公佈受影響的員工人數。
What Happened: The layoffs have affected employees in roles related to product and program management, as per LinkedIn posts from the affected staff. The company, however, has not revealed the number of employees affected, reported GeekWire.
發生的事情：受裁員影響的員工在與產品和項目管理有關的角色上，據受影響員工的 LinkedIn 帖子稱。據 GeekWire 報道，微軟並未透露受影響員工的人數。
A Microsoft spokesperson stated, "Organizational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business. We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners."
微軟發言人表示：“組織和員工調整是管理我們業務的必要和定期部分。我們將繼續優先考慮並投資於未來的戰略增長領域，並支持我們的客戶和合作夥伴。”
Microsoft's financial year 2024 concluded on Jun. 30. The company often restructures its business at the beginning of a new fiscal year.
微軟的2024財年於6月30日結束。每年新的財政年度開始時，公司經常重新調整業務。
This is the third round of layoffs by Microsoft in 2024. In June, the company cut around 1,000 jobs across various units, including its Azure cloud unit and HoloLens mixed-reality organization. Earlier in the year, Microsoft laid off nearly 2,000 employees in its gaming unit, following its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
這是微軟在2024年進行的第三輪裁員。在6月份，該公司在包括Azure雲計算單元和HoloLens混合現實組織在內的多個部門裁員約1000人。今年早些時候，微軟在其遊戲部門裁員近2000人，這是其斥資690億美元收購Activision Blizzard後的舉動。
Microsoft is making these cutbacks to maintain its profit margins amid increased capital spending, aimed at providing the cloud infrastructure required for AI applications.
微軟進行這些裁員以維持其利潤率，同時增加資本支出，旨在提供人工智能應用所需的雲基礎建設。
Microsoft's workforce expanded during the pandemic but has stabilized over the past two years. As of the end of 2023, the company employed approximately 227,000 people worldwide, down from 232,000 the previous year, according to the report.
微軟的員工隊伍在疫情期間擴大，但在過去兩年中已經穩定。根據該報告，截至2023年底，該公司全球約有227000名員工，比去年前一年的232000人略有下降。
Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Benzinga.
Benzinga 尚未收到微軟對此的置評回覆。
Why It Matters: The recent layoffs at Microsoft are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies are making significant workforce reductions to streamline operations and cut costs.
微軟近期的裁員是科技行業中更廣泛趨勢的一部分，其中企業正在採取重大的員工減少措施以簡化運營並降低成本。
For instance, Tesla Inc. led 2024 U.S. tech layoffs, reducing its workforce by at least 14% this year. Similarly, Meta Platforms Inc. has also implemented job cuts as part of its "Year of Efficiency" goals.
例如，特斯拉公司是2024年美國科技行業裁員的領頭羊，今年將其員工總數減少至少14%。同樣，Meta Platforms 公司也實施了裁員措施，作爲其“效率之年”的目標之一。
Moreover, Alphabet Inc.'s Google recently eliminated approximately 200 jobs and relocated some roles to India and Mexico as part of its cost-cutting measures. These moves reflect a broader industry trend where tech giants are focusing on efficiency and profitability amid economic uncertainties.
此外，谷歌的母公司Alphabet公司最近進行了裁員，裁員約200人，並將一些職位轉移到印度和墨西哥以節省成本。這些舉動反映了科技巨頭在經濟不確定因素下專注於效率和盈利能力的整體行業趨勢。
Microsoft's layoffs also come at a time when the company is investing heavily in AI applications, which require substantial capital spending. This strategy is aimed at maintaining profit margins while navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
微軟的裁員也是在公司大力投資人工智能應用的時候進行的，這需要大量的資本支出。這一策略旨在在應對快速發展的技術環境的挑戰時保持利潤率。
The tech industry has seen a wave of layoffs in 2024, with companies like FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) also announcing job cuts as part of their financial strategies.
在2024年，科技行業出現了一波裁員潮，像聯邦快遞公司（紐交所代碼：FDX）也宣佈了裁員計劃，這是其財務策略的一部分。
Price Action: Microsoft stock closed at $460.77 on Wednesday, up by 0.32% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock was down 0.21%. Year to date, Microsoft's stock has seen a 24.24% increase, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
價格行動：微軟股票週三收於460.77美元，日內上漲0.32%。在盤後交易中，股票下跌0.21%。據Benzinga Pro的數據，微軟的股票年初至今上漲了24.24%。
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Kaustubh Bagalkote
本報道使用Benzinga Neuro生成，並由Kaustubh Bagalkote
譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。