Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals why 6,000 employees were laid off, Chief Product Officer shares key advice for coders

During a recent company-wide town hall meeting, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has spoken out about the company’s recent large-scale layoffs, explaining the rationale behind the decision to cut approximately 6,000 jobs — roughly 3 percent of its total global workforce.

Nadella addressed the recent layoffs, clarifying that the decision was not based on individual job performance. “This is a structural change, not a reflection of how people were performing,” Nadella explained. He emphasized that Microsoft is shifting its strategic focus, with a renewed emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), which the company views as a key driver of its long-term vision and growth.