“Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Reportedly Plans Three More Layoff Rounds in November and January” — what this page in the network covers. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning additional layoffs this month, in November, and in January, according to Fortune. The reported cuts follow a July announcement of 3,200 job reductions over Microsoft's 2027 fiscal year as part of an organizational reset, with 1,600 positions eliminated at that time. Microsoft laid off more staff in September, signaling ongoing restructuring within the gaming division.
The new rounds would extend the workforce reduction into early 2025, affecting employees across Xbox and related teams. These moves come as Microsoft seeks to streamline operations and reallocate resources amid competitive pressures in the gaming industry. For employees and investors, the planned layoffs highlight the company's aggressive cost-management strategy and its focus on long-term profitability over near-term headcount. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.