Microsoft announces layoffs of 9,000 employees despite record profits. The tech giant continues aggressive workforce reductions across multiple divisionS

Microsoft said Wednesday that it will lay off about 9,000 employees. The move will affect less than 4% of its global workforce across different teams, geographies and levels of experience, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.

Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday its plan to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, a move impacting less than 4% of its global workforce. These reductions will span various teams, geographical locations,