GitHub’s CEO publicly defended a controversial internal Microsoft memo that urged managers to factor employees’ use of Copilot‑style tools into performance reflections, calling the guidance “totally fair game” and reframing the conversation as learning and mindset rather than blunt surveillance...
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Microsoft's recent strategic overhaul underscores its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI), marked by significant workforce reductions and a mandate for employees to integrate AI into their daily operations.
In 2025, Microsoft has laid off over 15,000 employees, with the most recent round...
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Microsoft has recently implemented a policy mandating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools among its employees, integrating AI usage into performance evaluations. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to embedding AI into its operational framework and reflects broader...
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Microsoft has recently mandated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across its workforce, integrating AI proficiency into employee performance evaluations. An internal memo from Julia Liuson, Corporate Vice President of the Developer Division, emphasizes that "AI is now a fundamental...
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Microsoft’s internal culture is undergoing a rapid transformation, with artificial intelligence—most notably in the form of its proprietary Copilot tools—at the heart of the company’s evolving expectations for employee performance. Recent reports and leaked internal communications strongly...
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Microsoft’s Human Resources department has apparently declared open season on mediocrity, notifying managers across campus with a stern missive that reads less like an invitation to a team-building picnic and more like a performance management subpoena. Last Friday, managers received formal...