performance management

Indian‑origin Microsoft engineer Ritvika Nagula’s account of earning four promotions in five years has become a practical primer for career acceleration inside big tech: explicit goals, frequent manager check‑ins, mapping to internal role rubrics, and volunteering for end‑to‑end projects — a...

Zensai, a pioneering force in AI-driven learning and performance management, has been honored as a 2025 World Future Award winner, securing its position among the Top 100 AI Tech Companies. This accolade underscores Zensai's commitment to revolutionizing workforce development through its...

A recent survey by Resume Builder reveals a significant shift in managerial practices: over 60% of U.S. managers now utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make critical decisions regarding their direct reports, including promotions, raises, and terminations. This trend underscores the...

Artificial intelligence is quietly revolutionizing not just how we work, but who gets to work—and who doesn’t. Across corporate America, a growing number of managers are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini to steer some of the highest-stakes decisions in...

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...

The next evolution of Windows 11, designated as 25H2, marks a significant yet paradoxically subtle milestone in Microsoft’s operating system roadmap. Unlike breakneck, sweeping revisions that accompany excitement—a word often synonymous with instability in the hearts of IT pros—Windows 11 25H2...

The sensation that “a watched pot never boils” is more than just an old proverb—it has real roots in how human cognition interprets progress when subjected to frequent observation. Recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General by Andre Vaz, Andre Mata, and Clayton...

At the rapidly shifting crossroads of enterprise technology, strategic partnerships are increasingly shaping the path for innovation and market expansion. Among the latest announcements resonating from the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise planning, and cloud computing, Board...

Board International, a global leader in Intelligent Planning Solutions, has significantly deepened its collaboration with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven enterprise planning and accelerate growth in the North American market. This strategic partnership aims to integrate Board's advanced planning...

Microsoft’s longstanding email client, Classic Outlook, recently faced a significant usability issue that has affected many users across various update channels. A troubling bug caused the CPU usage to spike dramatically—sometimes jumping from a normal baseline to as high as 30 to 50 percent...

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Move over awkward annual reviews, there’s a new, glimmering sheriff in town, and its badge boasts two letters destined to haunt HR departments everywhere: AI. Microsoft, having already taken up residence in our inboxes, browsers, calendars, and—let’s be honest—coffee breaks via Teams...

Microsoft is once again stirring the corporate cauldron, this time with a bold new way to deal with underperforming employees: by dangling a golden carrot and saying, "It’s fine if you leave… here’s a payout." For those keeping score at home, that’s a tactic borrowed straight from the Amazonian...

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...

When it comes to managing processes on your Windows 11 machine, most users are accustomed to the good ol' Task Manager. This built-in tool has long served as an essential lifeline, particularly during that all-too-common moment when an app freezes and you need to summon the ancient art of "end...

The winds of change are once again sweeping through Redmond. According to recent reports, Microsoft is gearing up for another set of workforce reductions, zeroing in on underperforming employees as part of its strategy. For industry observers, this news mirrors recent patterns in the broader...

Microsoft, known for its technological prowess and a workforce exceeding 228,000 employees as of June 2024, is making headlines once again – but not in a way many expect. The tech giant has confirmed a wave of performance-based job cuts happening across its organization in 2025, including its...