Microsoft (MSFT) plans to halt hiring in part of its U.S. consulting business as the company continues efforts to control expenses, Alex Harring of CNBC reported, citing an internal memo. This hiring freeze reportedly aligns with broader cost-reduction measures, including recent layoffs affecting less than 1% of its workforce, according to a source.
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