Amy Coleman
Coverage of Amy Coleman in the Nexus archive.
- Here's what Microsoft is offering laid-off employees in severance
Microsoft is offering laid-off US employees up to 39 weeks of base pay as severance, with variations based on seniority and tenure. The company announced plans to lay off around 4,800 employees, primarily affecting sales and Xbox gaming teams.
- Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, primarily in its Xbox division, as part of a restructuring to address financial challenges and invest in AI. The company will spin off or sell four game studios, with others under review, as Xbox CEO Asha Sharma aims to improve the division's profitability by 2027.
- Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs across sales and Xbox. Read the memo.
Microsoft announced layoffs of 4,800 employees, primarily affecting sales and Xbox divisions, as part of cost-cutting measures to fund AI infrastructure investments. The cuts include 1,600 roles in Xbox, which plans to reduce its workforce by 20% this fiscal year. The move reflects broader trends in Big Tech, with companies like Meta, Amazon, and Google also implementing job reductions.
- Microsoft offers voluntary retirement to long-serving employees
Microsoft is introducing a one-time Voluntary Retirement Program for long-serving U.S. employees, marking the first such initiative in the company's 50+ year history. The program, announced by HR chief Amy Coleman, aims to support employees considering a career transition.