Microsoft to lay off ‘underperforming’ employees

Microsoft is planning job cuts and focusing more on underperforming employees
The moves are part of a broader change in Microsoft's approach, which includes taking a harder look at low performers, sources told BI.
Microsoft Confirms Job Cuts Targeting Underperforming Employees, Per Business Insider!
Microsoft Is Set To Implement Job Cuts Aimed At Underperforming Employees, As Reported By Business Insider. Posted: January 9, 2025 | Last updated: January 9, 2025
Microsoft plans to layoff under performing employees in 2025
Microsoft plans to lay off underperforming employees in 2025, impacting less than 1% of its workforce, while continuing to emphasize efficiency and AI skilling initiatives in India.
Microsoft to lay off underperforming employees in workforce restructuring move
Microsoft is planning to lay off a bunch of its underperforming employees, according to Business Insider. The tech giant has confirmed the development but has not revealed how many workers will be impacted by the move.
Microsoft to implement fresh layoffs, targeting underperforming employees: Report
According to reports, Microsoft is set to implement job cuts focused on underperformers, affecting several departments. The company is reportedly committed to retaining high performers and replacing vacated roles,
Microsoft layoffs 2025: Tech giant to cut several thousands of underperforming employees this year
Microsoft’s lates round of layoffs is part of the company’s updated performance management strategy, aligning with similar actions by other tech giants. The cuts are expected to be widespread, impacting several departments,
Microsoft to target ‘underperforming employees’ in fresh layoffs: Report
Microsoft Layoffs: Microsoft is gearing up for another round of layoffs, targeting underperforming employees across various divisions, including its critical Security department, according to a Business Insider report. While a company spokesperson confirmed the layoffs, they declined to disclose the number of employees who will be impacted.
Microsoft planning to cut less than 1% of workforce, Information reports
Microsoft (MSFT) is planning company-wide performance-based job cuts, The Information’s Aaron Holmes reports. The layoffs will affect less than
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella speaks at a press briefing on the company’s campus in Redmond, Washington, on May 20, 2024. Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments,
Microsoft announces job cuts, plans to axe 1% of underperforming workforce in 2025: Report
Microsoft has announced new performance-based layoffs affecting less than 1% of its global workforce of 228,000 employees. The company’s focus on “high-performance talent” drives these actions, which span multiple departments,
Microsoft plans performance-based layoffs across the company
The job cuts follow multiple rounds of layoffs within the company's gaming division last year. Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is planning a round of performance-based layoffs, the company confirmed to the Business Journal Wednesday.

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