Microsoft pauses hiring in U.S. consulting unit as part of cost-cutting plan, memo says
1. Microsoft pauses hiring in U.S. consulting to cut costs. 2. Cuts affect under 1% of workforce, emphasizing expense management. 3. Consulting division generated $1.9 billion, growing slower than Azure. 4. Marketing and non-billable costs will be reduced by 35%. 5. Microsoft invests $80 billion in AI, signaling focus on growth.