According to a report, Microsoft has begun terminating employees without severance on a performance basis. The letters of termination highlight failing to meet, ‘minimum performance standards and expectations,’ as the reason for the dismissal.
The employees affected by the decision are immediately removed from their roles, losing access to Microsoft’s systems, accounts, and buildings on the same day. Furthermore, the letters state that medical, prescription, and dental benefits would cease at the last working day, intensifying this decision.
At least three affected employees have claimed they were told they would not receive any compensation upon termination. The letters do not explicitly mention severance, fueling concerns over the company’s approach to handling underperforming employees.
Interestingly, the letters also suggest that Microsoft will take past performance and terminations into account should any of the dismissed employees seek re-employment with the company in the future.
This round of firings reflects Microsoft’s increasingly stringent performance standards as the tech giant navigates a competitive landscape. The company has not issued an official statement on the number of employees affected or the criteria used to assess performance.
The move has sparked debate over corporate ethics, with some criticizing the harshness of terminating employees without financial support. While others argue that companies have the right to enforce high-performance expectations.
As Microsoft continues to streamline its workforce, industry experts predict further scrutiny on how tech firms handle layoffs in an evolving job market.
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