THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs While Continuing to Hire H-1B Migrants.
Microsoft's latest layoffs, prominently affecting its Xbox divisions, coincide with ongoing H-1B visa filings, raising questions about the company's employment priorities in the AI era.
Microsoft’s latest layoffs , prominently affecting its Xbox divisions, coincide with ongoing H-1B visa filings, raising questions about the company’s employment priorities in the AI era. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Microsoft has laid off approximately 4,800 employees, representing 2.1 percent of its workforce, with significant cuts in its Xbox gaming and commercial sales divisions. The move comes as the tech giant continues to file large numbers of H-1B visa applications for foreign workers, sparking criticism of its workforce strategy. DETAIL: The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort as Microsoft shifts focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) and higher-margin projects across its operations. The Xbox division has…Open