Microsoft freezes hiring in major cloud, sales groups: Report

Microsoft executives have in recent weeks told managers at major divisions, including its cloud unit and North American sales groups, to suspend new hiring, The Information reported on Thursday, citing three employees with direct knowledge of the decision.

Executives told managers to halt the hiring of any new ‌candidates who ⁠did ⁠not already have a job offer, citing the need to cut costs and boost margins, the report said.