Microsoft is cutting 158 jobs in Washington State, separate from the 10,000 layoffs announced earlier this year, as part of ongoing organizational and workforce adjustments.
The layoffs in the Redmond area are reported to be a necessary part of managing Microsoft's business, while the company remains focused on investing in strategic growth areas.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced layoffs that impacted over 2,700 workers in the Seattle area, highlighting the scale of the workforce adjustments.