Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood has said that the company expects its workforce to shrink in the coming quarters.
Speaking during a recent earnings conference call with analysts, Hood explained that Microsoft is continuing to change how it operates in order to improve speed, efficiency, and flexibility.
She said the company is focusing on becoming more agile and better positioned for future growth, which means the total number of employees is expected to decline compared to previous years.
Her comments come after Microsoft has already reduced thousands of jobs in recent quarters as part of broader restructuring efforts.
These workforce reductions are part of the company’s strategy to manage costs while investing heavily in key growth areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced technologies.
Microsoft’s leadership says the changes are aimed at improving long-term performance and adapting to evolving business demands.
The announcement has raised concerns among employees and industry observers, as it signals that further job cuts or hiring slowdowns may continue in the near future.