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Jul 01, 2025
Microsoft's sales chief plans sabbatical amid layoffs
Microsoft's top sales exec, Judson Althoff, is stepping away for a two-month sabbatical just as the company gears up for major layoffs in his department.
The company says he'll be back in September, but his time off comes right as Microsoft faces some big changes.
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Microsoft is cutting thousands of sales jobs
Microsoft is planning to cut thousands of sales jobs soon, following earlier layoffs this year that hit roles in engineering.
With the company doubling down on AI and tech investments, these cuts are part of a bigger push to streamline teams and manage costs across departments.