REPORT: Microsoft is cutting 1,000 jobs in Finland as it stops phone production

Advertisement

Satya Nadella

REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella holds a speech to present the companies new cloud strategy for Germany in Berlin, November 11, 2015.

Microsoft is cutting around 1,000 jobs in Finland as it ceases phone design and production in the country, according to reports in the Finnish press.

Advertisement

The job losses come as Microsoft ditches the Nokia brand for good. The "majority" of Microsoft jobs in the country are expected to go.

It is not immediately clear what the time frame is for the job losses.

Complimentary Tech Event
Transform talent with learning that works
Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More

Business Insider has reached out to Microsoft for comment.

This story is developing...

Advertisement

NOW WATCH: Hidden Facebook tricks you need to know