Microsoft Fire 800 Employees Worldwide
>> Monday, November 9, 2009
Software giant, Microsoft decided to return to layoffs of 800 employees based in various parts of the world. Previously, as many as 5000 employees have also been expelled from the United States-based company is.
"We are eliminating approximately 800 positions in various business areas and locations, and have completed this restructuring plan more quickly," the Microsoft statement that was launched AFP, Thursday (5/11/2009).
Of course, the main reason for the dismissal of employees is to save operational costs of the company. Especially in the middle of the economic conditions that have not recovered a total of some time later, which also encourages other technology vendors to do the same.
Total layoffs are conducted since January 2009 is the largest in the history of Microsoft. Established technology vendor Bill Gates is on record has 91,005 employees at the end of September.
Microsoft's financial condition was recorded less encouraging. Last month, Microsoft reported profits fell 18 percent from the previous year period. While total revenue also declined 14 percent.
While one reason for decline is the weakening consumer demand around the world for personal computers. But Microsoft is optimistic financial condition would continue to improve with the arrival of a new operating system, Windows 7
"We are eliminating approximately 800 positions in various business areas and locations, and have completed this restructuring plan more quickly," the Microsoft statement that was launched AFP, Thursday (5/11/2009).
Of course, the main reason for the dismissal of employees is to save operational costs of the company. Especially in the middle of the economic conditions that have not recovered a total of some time later, which also encourages other technology vendors to do the same.
Total layoffs are conducted since January 2009 is the largest in the history of Microsoft. Established technology vendor Bill Gates is on record has 91,005 employees at the end of September.
Microsoft's financial condition was recorded less encouraging. Last month, Microsoft reported profits fell 18 percent from the previous year period. While total revenue also declined 14 percent.
While one reason for decline is the weakening consumer demand around the world for personal computers. But Microsoft is optimistic financial condition would continue to improve with the arrival of a new operating system, Windows 7
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