Microsoft trims layers of management to boost team agility, with business units like Xbox and LinkedIn also affected by the organizational changes.

The software giant is eliminating about 6,000 jobs in a bid to increase the 'span of control' inside the company. Here's what that means.

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will lay off 6,000 employees — about 3% of its workforce — as part of a broader strategy to prioritize artificial intelligence and improve overall performance.