Editing Microsoft Corporation (section)

=== Operational Changes and Strategic Shifts   ===
To address evolving industry challenges, Microsoft implemented significant operational changes:  
* A workforce reduction of 10,000 jobs, approximately 5% of its total, alongside a $1.2 billion charge<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geekwire.com/2023/full-memo-microsoft-to-cut-10k-jobs-about-5-of-workforce-and-take-1-2b-restructuring-charge/ |quote=Microsoft announced a restructuring plan in 2023 that includes cutting 10,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce, and taking a $1.2 billion charge. }}</ref>.  
* Over 1,000 layoffs in the mixed reality unit as part of a broader streamlining effort<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/microsoft-layoffs-job-cut-over-1000-jobs-cut-in-latest-restructuring-mixed-reality-unit-2549835-2024-06-06 |quote=Microsoft is laying off over 1,000 employees, mainly affecting its mixed reality unit, as part of its 2023 restructuring. }}</ref>.  
* Retraining of 10,000 sales personnel to align with evolving business priorities.  

Under CEO Satya Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI extended their partnership and integrated advanced AI models into products like Azure and Bing<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/01/23/microsoftandopenaiextendpartnership/ |quote=Microsoft and OpenAI extended their partnership with a multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment in 2023. }}</ref>.