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Are the Microsoft layoffs over now?
- November 04, 2009 19:27:54
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- +1 raves
- When Microsoft announced in January that the company was cutting 5,000 jobs, it wasn’t clear how many waves it would take to realize that count. It looks like the cuts aren’t done yet, based on an initial report of November 4 layoffs by TechFlash and a follow-up by PaidContent.
(PaidContent is reporting Microsoft is going to cut 800, citing a company spokeswoman. It sounds like those being cut will be notified starting today. I’ve asked Microsoft to confirm this report and have yet to hear back. and have gotten a call back confirming the 800 figure.)
Microsoft officials haven’t been willing to provide a tally when asked for a count as to how many jobs had been cut by certain dates. The first round of layoffs was 1,400. At that time, Microsoft officials said to expect the “net headcount … to decline by 2,000 to 3,000 over the next 18 months.” (Some of those let go would be hired in other divisions, plus Microsoft planned to continue to hire in certain divisions, like Online Services, officials explained.)
In May, Microsoft made its second major wave of cuts but officials wouldn’t say how many individuals were let go. At that time, CEO Steve Ballmer said that Microsoft reserved the right to cut more than the originally announced 5,000, if need be.... Read full article »
(PaidContent is reporting Microsoft is going to cut 800, citing a company spokeswoman. It sounds like those being cut will be notified starting today. I’ve asked Microsoft to confirm this report and have yet to hear back. and have gotten a call back confirming the 800 figure.)
Microsoft officials haven’t been willing to provide a tally when asked for a count as to how many jobs had been cut by certain dates. The first round of layoffs was 1,400. At that time, Microsoft officials said to expect the “net headcount … to decline by 2,000 to 3,000 over the next 18 months.” (Some of those let go would be hired in other divisions, plus Microsoft planned to continue to hire in certain divisions, like Online Services, officials explained.)
In May, Microsoft made its second major wave of cuts but officials wouldn’t say how many individuals were let go. At that time, CEO Steve Ballmer said that Microsoft reserved the right to cut more than the originally announced 5,000, if need be.... Read full article »
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- jackolantyrn356 November 05, 2009 05:53:28
No they'll keep on going. Obama wants no one asmarter than him to have any power what so ever. - Budda Bless November 04, 2009 23:11:16
myspace.com/buddabless105 - Budda Bless November 04, 2009 23:07:18
Are you gonna change your negative thoughts to positive ones or are you gonna let an illusion such as the the great depression keep you down? remember reverse phsycology plays a major factor in our lives
- mbizzle November 04, 2009 19:34:31
As much as I hate Microsoft I hope it is over.
