Alex Halverson

Articles by Alex Halverson

Microsoft lays off 4,800 in companywide cuts - The Seattle Times

Business July 7, 2026

Microsoft is laying off 605 Washington-based employees, part of companywide cuts, as it continues to cull its workforce amid a yearslong artificial-intelligence spending boom. The Redmond-based techοΏ½...

Starbucks announces more layoffs - The Seattle Times

Business May 16, 2026

Starbucks is laying off hundreds of employees across the U.S. as it attempts a turnaround. The company announced Friday that it plans to lay off 300 workers. The news came less than a week after StaοΏ½...

Microsoft unveils details of buyout push, offers cash and healthcare - The Seattle Times

Business May 8, 2026

Roughly 8,750 Microsoft employees have a month to decide whether they’ll stick with the company or take the money and run. The Redmond-based tech giant is offering a voluntary retirement program fo...

More tech layoffs hit the Seattle area - The Seattle Times

Business April 17, 2026

Snap is laying off 95 Seattle-area workers, part of broader cuts at the parent company of social media platform Snapchat. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company announced Wednesday that it was cuttiοΏ½...

Thousands could be laid off as Seattle-area tech giant cuts jobs - The Seattle Times

Business May 14, 2025

Microsoft confirmed Tuesday that it’s laying off thousands of employees across the company. The Redmond-based tech giant didn’t disclose how many employees it plans to lay off, but a spokesperson...