Market Outsiders
Welcome to Market Outsiders — where business news meets real insight, fast. Each weekday, the Management Consulted leadership team breaks down two major stories through a business lens — in just 15 minutes — helping you spot what really matters behind the headlines. You can catch Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Market Outsiders
Microsoft and Nissan Layoffs: Why Now and What Does it Mean? (May 14, 2025)
In this Wednesday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect Microsoft’s 3% workforce cut and Nissan’s plan to cut 20% of staff and close 7 plants by 2027.
They explore why Microsoft, despite strong demand, is trimming costs - likely via AI and acquisition synergies - highlighting risks for non-technical managers. For Nissan, rising raw material costs and a commoditized market push practicality over innovation, with new CEO Espinosa signaling discipline.
They challenge blaming tariffs, offering insights for navigating cost-driven decisions.
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