On June 29, Microsoft announced the layoff of 148 sales employees across the United States as part of its efforts to improve company efficiency.
A Microsoft spokesperson, Lou Gellos, indicated that the software giant plans to eliminate 214 sales positions, but 66 stores are currently undergoing a reorganization. Employees affected by the layoffs will be considered for new positions. The company explains that the job cuts and new roles aim to streamline operations and enhance customer service.
Recently, Microsoft has implemented several organizational changes intending to boost business efficiency. These changes seem to heighten the threat from web-based software companies that handle tasks traditionally managed by Microsoft’s widely used applications. The macro-level restructuring aims to enable the company to make quicker decisions.
Overall, Microsoft is rearranging its workforce. Currently, the company employs approximately 70,000 people globally, up from 63,000 last September. They have also announced new benefits for employees, such as enhanced childcare services and improved food quality in self-service cafeterias.
However, the company still needs to make minor cuts to save costs or streamline its workforce. Last week, Microsoft announced it would lay off 14 employees in the Microsoft Learning department and replace them with an outdoor vending machine. Additionally, in May, the company stated that around 1,000 technical workers would have to take a 7-day unpaid leave as part of its cost-saving measures.
