- Microsoft-6k-3% jobs across all teams and geographies (1985 Jobs in Redmond HQ) GIVES A.I. $80Bn instead
- Procter & Gamble-7k-15% jobs-non-manufacturing in 2 years, CFO A. Schulten
- CitiGroup, 3500 Jobs in IT, Tech Services Unit-AKA, Dev, Testing, Maintenance) Ceo J. Fraser
I’ve announced some of these companies with jobs cuts every few months. Seems like, as time goes by, they are downsizing DRAMATICALLY; more so, thanks to A.I. I would LOVE to see CEO’s-Board Members CUT 1st; drop your salaries to 200k instead of (example) 20 Mn and laying off staff! NO?
quoted, 06-21-2025, https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-invasion-rule-of-machines-8707468/
Microsoft: 6,000 Jobs Cut, Focus on Management
Microsoft announced it is slashing 3% of its workforce—approximately 6,000 jobs—from its 228,000 employees. The cuts span all levels, teams, and geographies, including LinkedIn and international offices, with a particular emphasis on reducing middle-management positions. At Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, 1,985 employees will be affected, including 1,510 in-office roles.
This marks Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs since 2023, reflecting ongoing adjustments:
- January 18, 2023: 10,000 jobs cut in Windows & devices, Xbox, HoloLens, and recruiting & marketing.
- January 25, 2024: 1,900 jobs eliminated in Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax post-acquisition.
- June 3-4, 2024: ~1,000 jobs in Azure for Operators, HoloLens/mixed-reality, and “moon-shot” teams.
- September 12, 2024: ~650 jobs in Xbox publishing and game-studio support.
- January-February 2025: ~2,000 jobs in a company-wide “low-performer” cull, often without severance.
- May 13, 2025: ~6,000 jobs (less than 3% of staff), focusing on middle-management and LinkedIn.
Microsoft’s cuts aim to streamline operations in a competitive tech landscape, but the focus on management suggests a shift toward flatter organizational structures.
Procter & Gamble: Up to 7,000 Non-Manufacturing Jobs at Risk
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant, announced on Thursday at an investment conference in Paris that it plans to eliminate up to 7,000 non-manufacturing jobs over the next two years, starting in July 2025 with the new fiscal year. The plan may include unspecified brand divestitures, with more details promised this summer.
Andre Schulten, P&G’s chief financial officer, told investors, “We are not announcing specific market or brand exits today, but we plan to have more details … in July. In doing this, we expect to reduce up to 7,000 non-manufacturing roles.” P&G emphasized leveraging digitization and automation to create broader roles and smaller teams. In a company blog, P&G noted, “Looking ahead, consumers face greater uncertainty. Competition is fierce. The geopolitical environment is unpredictable.”
The cuts reflect P&G’s response to a challenging global market, aiming to boost efficiency while navigating economic headwinds.
Citigroup: 3,500 Jobs Cut in China, 20,000 Globally
Citigroup (NYSE:C) will eliminate 3,500 jobs at its Citi Solution Centres, by Q4 2025, as part of a global restructuring to simplify technology operations, enhance data and risk management, and reduce costs. The affected roles, primarily in the IT services unit, support software development, testing, maintenance, and operational services for Citi’s global business. A few positions will transfer to other Citi technology centers.
This is part of Citi’s broader plan, announced earlier, to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026, driven by a challenging global economic environment. The layoffs underscore Citi’s focus on streamlining its tech infrastructure amid cost pressures.
Why It Matters
The layoffs at Microsoft, P&G, and Citigroup—totaling over 16,500 jobs—highlight a wave of corporate restructuring as companies grapple with economic uncertainty, fierce competition, and geopolitical risks. Microsoft’s focus on management cuts signals a leaner tech sector, while P&G’s automation push and brand divestitures reflect consumer goods challenges. Citigroup’s global tech overhaul aims for efficiency but risks disruption.
These moves could ripple through local economies, from Redmond to Shanghai, and raise questions about job security in volatile markets. Will these firms emerge stronger, or are more cuts on the horizon? The stakes are high for workers and investors alike.
Sources
- https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-invasion-rule-of-machines-8707468/ , Afzaal0001 , 06-21-2025
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/
- https://us.pg.com/
- https://www.citigroup.com/global
Author, Ryan Bridglal, 06-21-2025
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