Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-13 22:55Core Insights - Microsoft is undergoing workforce optimization, particularly affecting its Azure cloud business team [1][3] - The new severance package offers N+4 compensation, differing from the previous N+7 plan, and does not include additional signing bonuses [3] - Employees have the option to relocate to Australia; refusal to accept this option may result in termination [3] - This restructuring is part of a broader trend, marking the sixth round of layoffs since May, with over 15,000 employees affected across key departments [3] Company Actions - Microsoft communicated the changes through an email titled "Important Business Update" to its Shanghai team [1] - The company emphasizes that organizational changes are a necessary and routine part of business management [3] - Microsoft plans to continue prioritizing investments in strategic growth areas to support customers and partners [3]