The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.01 - Computer programming activities
100 - 112 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 May 2023
Employment effect (start)
8 May 2023
Foreseen end date
Description
Microsoft's Portugal subsidiary annouced an internal restructuring process that will lead to a collective dismissal of more than 100 workers. Microsoft did not clarify which areas and functions will be more affected. Organizational adjustments are, according to the company, the main reason to justify the collective dismissal.
Microsoft employees more than 1,500 people in Portugal.
In January 2023, the Microsoft group had announced its intention to reduce its workforce worldwide with 10,000 job cuts until the end of the year (Microsoft-2023-WO).
Eurofound (2023), Microsoft, Internal restructuring in Portugal, factsheet number 109181, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/109181.
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