Microsoft could announce layoffs in its engineering divisions on WednesdayMicrosoft could announce layoffs in its engineering divisions on Wednesday

Microsoft is readying to cut more positions from its global workforceMicrosoft is readying to cut more positions from its global workforce

Tech giants continue paring headcount to ride out rough economic conditionsTech giants continue paring headcount to ride out rough economic conditions

A new layoff announcement would come a week before Microsoft is to report its earningsA new layoff announcement would come a week before Microsoft is to report its earnings

Industry trackers say company has 220,000 workers, trimmed its ranks of employees twice last yearIndustry trackers say company has 220,000 workers, trimmed its ranks of employees t