
Over the last year, layoffs have been strenuous not just in the gaming industry but also in the tech industry at large. Whether over the potential coming of a recession or the need to correct the potential over-hiring of employees during COVID-19, job security has become a worry on everyone's mind. As an IT professional, it's a worry I also live with. With the new year only a few weeks old, it seems the past is continuing.
As reported by Business Insider, Microsoft is laying off employees across multiple parts of the organization. These include security, experiences, sales, devices, and gaming.