We’re getting used to the idea that the tech world doesn’t need that many people anymore. It used to be companies struggling to find talent. Now it’s the opposite: every week brings a new wave of layoffs. And these aren’t temporary cuts. They’re structural choices. Some say that in just a few years, only 20% of the current workforce will be needed to do the same jobs. And the scary—or impressive—thing is: it’s actually working. Fewer humans, more AI. Fewer managers, more code. Less talk, more measurable results. A quiet but deep transformation is rewriting the rules of everything.
According to Business Insider, Microsoft is considering more cuts. But this time, targeting people who don’t write code: managers, project leads, middle roles. The reason is always the same: streamline, move faster, focus only on producers. These roles had power for years, but now risk being seen as unnecessary. It’s not just about efficiency—it’s a full rewrite of internal power dynamics. And if Microsoft does it, others will follow. The era of “tech for everyone” seems over. Now it’s “tech for a few—but really good—people.”
