Report: Microsoft to announce biggest round of job cuts in five years

Charlee Gothard
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Recently acquired Nokia division said to be hit hardest - but marketing and engineering also in the firing line

Microsoft is planning its biggest round of job cuts in five years this week, according to Bloomberg. The news - leaked by "people with knowledge of the company's plans" - follows internal commun...

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