Beyond the Headlines: What Microsoft’s 9,000 Layoffs Reveal About the New Economy
When profitable companies cut thousands of jobs, it’s time to decode what’s really happening in our economy. Despite reporting record profits of nearly $26 billion in the first quarter alone, Microsoft has eliminated over 15,000 positions in 2025—representing about 7% of its global workforce. As University of Washington professor Margaret O’Mara noted, these layoffs represent […]