performance management

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...

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...

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...