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Microsoft Plans Job Cuts, Restructures Management Strategy

4/9/2025

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Microsoft is considering job cuts for middle managers, potentially beginning in May.
The company is discussing a higher ratio of coders to non-coders in projects.
Efforts are underway to improve managers' "span of control" and decrease the "PM ratio" on teams.
Recent layoffs affected 2,000 low-performing employees, with additional cuts aimed at those rated "Impact 80" or lower.

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Story summary

Microsoft is considering job cuts for middle managers, potentially beginning in May.
The company is discussing a higher ratio of coders to non-coders in projects.
Efforts are underway to improve managers' "span of control" and decrease the "PM ratio" on teams.
Recent layoffs affected 2,000 low-performing employees, with additional cuts aimed at those rated "Impact 80" or lower.