Microsoft Layoffs Rumored For July 2026 (Blind TL;DR: July 3, 2026)
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WARN filings and posts over the last few months are pointing toward astronomical layoffs at Microsoft this July.
The sentiment varies amongst Microsoft employees.
Some are grateful for the layoff putting an end to their stress while they’ve waited for the hammer to drop.
Outsiders to the company are holding their breath as these layoffs will likely shape what the rest of the year will look like for the tech industry.
Amazon Layoffs Rumored for July 29
Microsoft isn't the only company generating concern.
According to discussions on Blind, employees at Amazon are also anticipating another round of layoffs later this month.
The date many workers are watching is July 29.
The speculation follows Amazon's earlier workforce reductions this year, which reportedly impacted approximately 16,000 employees.
Although the company has not confirmed another layoff, conversations among employees suggest many are preparing for additional organizational changes.
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