The tech giant has laid off more than 15,000 people this year, while still awaiting approval for thousands of foreign workers.

In 2025, layoffs persist across technology, retail, and space exploration, driven by AI and automation. Companies like Meta, Boeing, and Chevron are reducing staff for efficiency and restructuring. A World Economic Forum survey indicates 41% of businesses anticipate AI-related job cuts in the next five years,

Microsoft said that it will lay off approximately 9,000 employees, its second huge layoff in months and the largest in more than two years. The Satya Nadella-led tech behemoth issued notices on Wednesday,