Microsoft calling phone division employes to Espoo, may be closing down operations

Nokia-backed HMD global Oy may not have much trouble hiring as there's trouble brewing in Espoo. As of yet unconfirmed reports indicate that Microsoft is transporting workers from Tampere to the Espoo headquarters and many of them will return without a job. Microsoft just announced that 1,850 jobs will be cut - 1,350 of those in Finland (Microsoft Mobile Oy) and 500 around the world. Employees at Microsoft Oy, a separate sales subsidiary will not be affected. Microsoft already closed down the R & D center in Salo after cutting 2,300 jobs in Salo, Tampere and Espoo last year (this is...