Microsoft confirms more job cuts on top of 10,000 layoffs announced in January

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Amazon , Google and other large technology companies have also scaled back this year after adding headcount rapidly to meet rising demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. Microsoft has said in recent months that clients are looking for ways to save money on their cloud computing bill. In January, CEO Satya Nadella issued a memo, indicating the company would change its hardware lineup and consolidate leases. Salespeople and customer success representatives posted messages on social networks to announce they lost their jobs. "We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners."

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