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Microsoft to cut 10,000 staff worldwide

Jan 18, 2023 16:19
By Shannonside News
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Microsoft to cut 10,000 staff worldwide

The company employs over 3,500 people in Ireland but its not yet known how many staff at its Leopardstown offices and Leixlip manufacturing plant will be let go.

Microsoft has announced plans to cut 10,000 staff worldwide.

The tech giant, which employs over 3,500 people in Ireland, said the move was due to 'changing customer priorities'.

It's not yet known how many staff at its Leopardstown offices and Leixlip manufacturing plant will be let go.

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In a note to staff, the company chairman thanked employees and said Microsoft will continue to hire in certain departments.

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