Xbox layoffs: Microsoft plans fresh job cuts in November and January, report says
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- ✓Microsoft plans fresh job cuts at its Xbox division in November and January, according to a report.
- ✓CEO Asha Sharma is leading this restructuring to simplify operations.
- ✓Judson Althoff said, “Asha is one of the best leaders we have at the whole company.” Many employees face uncertainty as changes continue.
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Microsoft’s Xbox division could face another round of job cuts in the coming months, adding to an ongoing restructuring that has reduced headcount, changed studio ownership plans and raised questions about the future of its gaming business.
According to Fortune, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning further layoffs in November and January, following reductions earlier this year. The report does not specify how many employees could be affected in the upcoming rounds.
The latest developments come as Microsoft attempts to reshape its gaming operations after years of investment and acquisitions. While the company has not confirmed the reported future cuts, its existing plans point to a continued effort to reduce costs and simplify management across Xbox.
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