Microsoft’s announcement that Puget Sound employees who live within 50 miles of a Microsoft office will be expected in the office three days a week by the end of February 2026 is a decisive reset of hybrid norms at one of Big Tech’s most consequential firms — and it changes the framing of...
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Microsoft’s internal playbook has shifted sharply: in the space of weeks the company moved to narrow open employee forums, tighten campus access after a high‑profile sit‑in, and set a firm, phased requirement that many staff spend at least three days a week in the office — a package of changes...
In January 2025, Microsoft announced a significant initiative to commemorate its 50th anniversary: the AI for Good Open Call. This program is set to distribute $5 million in grants to organizations within Washington state, aiming to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing...
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