Now Confirmed in Western Media: Microsoft Azure Layoffs This Month
Affirmed by more sources moments ago:
Yesterday: Another Wave of Microsoft Layoffs, This Time During National Day Holiday
Today:
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Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Shanghai Azure Staff Amid Ongoing Global Restructuring
Microsoft has reportedly begun layoffs affecting parts of its Azure cloud team in Shanghai, according to Chinese media outlet Phoenix Technology. Employees said they received an internal email titled “Important Business Update,” which they understood as a notification of job cuts. The new severance package reportedly offers about three months less compensation than the July layoffs and does not include a signing bonus. Some staff were offered relocation opportunities to Australia but were laid off if they declined.
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Reports: Microsoft Shanghai Layoffs Offer N+4 Severance, Relocation to Australia Option
On October 10, 2025, employees in certain Microsoft teams in Shanghai received an email titled “Important Business Update,” signaling staff optimization adjustments, according to a report by Phoenix Net Technology.
The layoffs primarily target the Azure cloud business team, differing from July’s maximum N+7 package: current offers stand at N+4 with no additional signing bonus, and HR discussions are ongoing. Some employees noted a prior relocation option to Australia, with refusal leading to termination.
Last month we counted 3 waves of Microsoft layoffs. This month, based on our count, it's at least 1 within less than 10 days (of October).
This company is bleeding. Hours ago we published: Microsoft Cancelling Another Datacentre is a Sign of Financial Trouble and Lack of Growth
To repeat what we said this morning: As things stand, Microsoft's debt is going through the roof despite all the layoffs and other cuts (e.g. Skype, a loss leader).
Somehow the Microsofters still find sponsors to attack my family and I for merely talking about these things. Who's funding them? They won't say. But we shall find out. █