Microsoft’s turbulent relationship with its workforce is once again in sharp focus as another round of layoffs has rolled through its offices in Washington and California. The latest reduction is part of a relentless wave that has swept the tech industry, yet comes at a time when Microsoft’s...
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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...