Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across key divisions

Global tech giant Microsoft has confirmed a “small percentage” of job cuts across various departments based on employee performance. The move was confirmed by CNBC on Wednesday, with the company emphasising its need to maintain high-performance talent.

“At Microsoft, we focus on high-performance talent,” a spokesperson told the news channel. “We are always working on helping people learn and grow. When people are not performing, we take the appropriate action.”