workplace culture

Microsoft’s internal culture has always been closely watched, scrutinized for any sign of shifting preferences or competitive doubts—especially when it comes to its never-ending rivalry with Apple. In a surprising turn of events, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently...

Here’s a summary of key findings from the Newser article “Survey: Some Use AI to Avoid Their Colleagues,” which explains why office workers are increasingly turning to AI rather than colleagues for assistance, based on Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Report: Survey Background: Based on a...

The world of work is at a turning point, defined by the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence into daily business operations. As organizations grapple with mounting workloads, persistent burnout, and a pressing demand for efficiency, AI is no longer a futuristic vision—it’s quickly...

Satya Nadella’s latest update on Microsoft 365 Copilot hit X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) with all the bombast of a new iPhone launch, declaring Copilot as “the UI for AI.” For anyone who’s already tired of spreadsheets and Teams calls, the promise of Copilot as the “scaffolding” for...

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...

It was, by all accounts, one of the most infamous layovers in wrestling history—if you consider a transatlantic flight a “layover,” which, in this case, seems a generous understatement for a booze-fueled airborne circus that has reverberated through the industry for decades. The Plane Ride From...

Walking away from the gridiron is never as simple as packing a duffel bag or unplugging a Gatorade cooler, especially when you're Travis Kelce—a man whose personality and mustache both belong in the annals of NFL history. But after the Kansas City Chiefs' dispiriting loss to the Philadelphia...

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...

Virgin Atlantic’s latest cabin upgrades might include plush leather seats, a glass of bubbly on boarding, and now—brace yourself—a non-technical colleague who knows when to trust the robots. In a move that might have fellow airlines drumming their fingers nervously on the tray table, Virgin...

The tech industry – once the promised land of nap pods, four-day work weeks, and cushy perks – now paints a much grimmer reality. What was once considered a golden ticket to career bliss at companies like Meta, Google, Amazon, and even Microsoft has transformed into a landscape of heightened...

In a surprising twist that could reshape how many of us think about productivity, Microsoft has quietly launched an ad-supported version of its desktop Office suite for Windows. This new offering—covering familiar apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—comes without the monthly subscription fee...

Microsoft Teams is taking another innovative step toward fostering a more inclusive and respectful workplace. In a move designed to ease communication and reduce the awkwardness of mispronouncing names, Microsoft has introduced a Name Pronunciation feature on profile cards. This update...

In an era when technology and human ingenuity increasingly intersect, a leading US tech titan is once again making headlines — this time for its push on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) via cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Microsoft’s latest innovation, the Copilot AI assistant, is...

A Radical Shift in Enforcement Traditionally, the EEOC has been a staunch advocate for enforcing anti-discrimination laws, evidenced by landmark cases such as the one where an Army transgender employee was found to have been subjected to discrimination for being denied the use of her preferred...

In a bold stride that promises to reshape both productivity and workplace culture, Microsoft has unveiled plans to leverage its Copilot artificial intelligence assistant not only as a tool to streamline daily operations but also as an engine to enhance diversity and inclusion (DEI) in modern...

In today's fast-evolving tech landscape, where artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining how we work, innovate, and collaborate, one Silicon Valley stalwart is taking center stage. Heralded for its forward-thinking vision, Microsoft’s Copilot artificial intelligence assistant is not only...

Unemployed Man Working on Staying Unemployed For millions of Americans, unemployment is a nightmare. For one, however, it's been a dream come true. Meet Franklin Schneider, a 32-year-old man who's been fired from 10 crummy jobs in 10 years and couldn't be more delighted. His horrible work...

One and a half million square metres of net. One detail we somehow missed from our story yesterday about how Foxconn is prepared to increase wages at its factories by 20 per cent, in a bid to address the high rate of suicide attempts among its workers was a stunning statement by factory boss...