Microsoft is reportedly laying off about 3% of its entire workforce. Multiple outlets, including CNBC and The Verge, reported the news May 13. USA TODAY has reached out to Microsoft for comment. According to Microsoft's website, the company employs about 228,000 workers around the world, including 126,000 in the United States as of June 2024.

The Redmond-based tech giant didn’t disclose how many employees in total it plans to lay off, but a spokesperson said up to 3% of Microsoft’s workforce could be affected. Microsoft has 228,000 employees worldwide, meaning more than 6,800 people could be laid off.