Microsoft layoffs hit 830 workers in home state of Washington

Group 1 - Microsoft announced plans to eliminate 9,000 jobs to reduce redundancy and encourage employees to focus on more meaningful work through new technologies [3][5] - The layoffs included various roles, such as game design workers, audio designers, mechanical engineers, optical engineers, lab technicians, and staff from the Microsoft Research division [2][4] - The company experienced a growth of 8% in revenue from Xbox content and services, which was lower than the overall growth of 13% [4] Group 2 - The layoffs affected multiple departments, including sales, customer success account management, and cloud solution architecture, with specific numbers of staff laid off in each area [4][5] - CEO Satya Nadella has not publicly commented on the layoffs, and the company has not provided immediate comments regarding the cuts in Washington [5] - Microsoft CFO Amy Hood indicated a focus on cost efficiencies during the March quarter, reflecting the company's strategy amidst the layoffs [5]