Nobody panic: Why Microsoft’s 3,000 layoffs are all part of the plan

This week, rumors have become reality and Microsoft has announced that it's shedding sales jobs to focus on the cloud. Firing an estimated 3,000 people normally isn't a sign of good health for a company, but for Microsoft, it's actually a good thing.“Microsoft is implementing changes to better serve our customers and partners,” Microsoft told CNBC. “Today, we are taking steps to notify some employees that their jobs are under consideration or that their positions will be e