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Microsoft is cutting nearly 4,800 jobs as it begins its new financial year, mostly in commercial sales and Xbox — a year after shedding 9,100 roles. The company frames this as necessary adaptation to AI-driven change, not automation, but a shift in how work is done. Leadership admits the pain of these decisions, noting over 4,000 employees have been redeployed in the past year. To soften the blow, Microsoft offered a voluntary retirement program for eligible employees (age + tenure = 70+), which 30% accepted — including healthcare, severance, and stock. The company vows to keep exploring ways to support its workforce while staying agile in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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