Are the Microsoft layoffs over now?

Nov 4th, 2009 - ZDNet

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When Microsoft announced in January that the company was cutting 5,000 jobs, it wasn't clear how many waves it would take to realize that count. It looks like the cuts aren't done yet, based on an initial report of November 4 layoffs by TechFlash and a follow-up by PaidContent.

(PaidContent is reporting Microsoft is going to cut 800, citing a company spokeswoman. It sounds like those being cut will be notified starting today. I've asked Microsoft to confirm this report and have yet to hear back.)

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