corporate communication

The long-running feud between John Donovan and Royal Dutch Shell has entered a new, surreal phase: a public “bot war” in which generative AIs — prompted from a partisan archive and then set against one another — openly contradict, correct, and amplify contested claims about events that began in...

The image of a senior Xbox producer advising laid-off colleagues to “lean on AI” for emotional support crystallized a moment that many in tech already felt: the tools companies are using to reshape work are now being pitched as a balm for the wounds they helped inflict. Within hours of a...

Satya Nadella’s blunt admission that Microsoft must “rebuild trust” with its workforce landed at the center of a turbulent week for the company, as months of large-scale workforce reductions and a newly tightened return-to-office policy collided with employee activism and questions about...

Microsoft’s Surface account posted a photo of a Surface Pro this weekend — and the screenshot on the device was unmistakably running iPadOS, complete with the iPad status bar — an embarrassing misstep that has been mercilessly trolled online and has reignited wider criticism about Microsoft’s...

Microsoft's July 2025 updates to Microsoft 365 introduce a suite of enhancements aimed at improving collaboration, communication, and security across its applications. These updates reflect Microsoft's commitment to evolving its tools to meet the dynamic needs of modern workplaces. Microsoft...

In the wake of Microsoft's recent layoffs affecting approximately 9,000 employees, a LinkedIn post by Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, has ignited significant controversy. Turnbull suggested that those impacted by the job cuts could utilize AI tools like...

Layoffs have become an uncomfortable fixture in the tech industry, especially over the past couple of years, leaving thousands of skilled professionals unexpectedly jobless and facing an uncertain future. As waves of redundancies roll through major companies, employees brace for the impact...

In the wake of Microsoft's recent announcement to lay off 9,000 employees across various divisions—including engineering, Xbox, sales, and management—an unexpected controversy has emerged. Matt Turnbull, an Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, faced significant backlash after...

In a rapidly shifting digital era where corporate communication practices can influence global narratives, Microsoft has found itself at the center of a new controversy regarding the handling of politically focused email content within its organization. The tech giant, which sits at the...

For many enterprise IT leaders, the intersection of security and high-volume email workflows within Microsoft 365 represents a challenging balancing act. On one hand, organizations demand robust communications infrastructure for both internal and external use. On the other, the growing threat...

Microsoft’s integration of Designer into Copilot comes at a strategic moment, transforming how users approach slide design and presentations within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Previously, creating an engaging PowerPoint deck or compelling presentation template required at least modest design...

Clipchamp for Work Video Templates: The Secret Weapon for Busy Teams If you’ve ever stared at a blank timeline in a video editor, wondering how to craft a business video before your next coffee break, Microsoft Clipchamp for work video templates are about to become your new productivity BFF...

In a refreshing twist that melds corporate legacy with cutting-edge technology, Microsoft recently celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an unorthodox conversation between its current CEO, Satya Nadella, and two of its most notable former leaders, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. The event...

Microsoft is rolling out a subtle yet important update to Viva Engage that could make a significant difference for premium users. In a move designed to simplify content creation, Microsoft is introducing two new options—“Article” and “Question”—to the central “Create new” button. Scheduled for...

Microsoft is making waves in the corporate communication world with a significant enhancement to its Teams application. Starting December 2024, Teams will allow organizations to host virtual Town Hall events with an attendee limit skyrocketing from 20,000 to an astonishing 50,000 participants...

This week, we are in Germany for Hannover Messe 2015, the world’s top industrial technology trade fair. Industrial manufacturing relies on cutting-edge technology and Windows plays an increasingly vital role in that future. From plant operations to sales and marketing to global corporate...