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Microsoft pauses hiring in US consulting unit
In addition, the consulting unit plans to reduce its marketing and nonbillable external resource spending by 35%.
Microsoft halts hiring in US consulting unit as cost-cutting measure, CNBC reports
Microsoft is planning to halt hiring in part of its consulting business in the U.S. in a bid to cut costs, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing an internal memo. The tech giant is looking to manage overall expenses as it looks to continue investments in its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts.
Microsoft freezes hiring in consulting unit amid cost cutting efforts, CNBC says
Microsoft (MSFT) plans to halt hiring in part of its U.S. consulting business as the company continues efforts to control expenses, Alex
Microsoft pauses hiring in U.S. consulting unit as part of cost-cutting plan, memo says
Microsoft plans to pause hiring in part of its consulting business in the U.S., according to an internal memo, as the company seeks ways to reel in expenses.
Shock move by Microsoft: Hiring freeze in consulting to cut costs after significant recent layoffs
Microsoft has announced a hiring freeze, which is expected to impact its consulting business in the U.S. as part of its broader plans to cut costs.
Microsoft To Cut Costs, Pause Hiring In US Consulting, Tighten Spending
Microsoft plans to pause hiring in part of its US consulting business, impacting less than 1% of its workforce. The company targets 35% cuts in marketing and nonbillable spending while urging remote sessions over internal travel.
Microsoft freezes new hires in U.S. consulting unit: report
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) plans to halt hiring in part of its U.S. consulting business, according to a report by CNBC, which cited a leaked internal memo. The freeze is expected to remain in place for the remainder of the current fiscal year,

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