Microsoft has allegedly started performing performance-based pruning, in which employees receive a termination notice for not meeting the company’s job performance standards. According to Business Insider, employees affected by these cuts will immediately see their health benefits end. In some cases, there is no mention of the dissected salary, increasing the concerns about the company’s approach. The report mentions that at least three employees claimed that they were informed by the company that they would not get any compensation.

Expiry letters suggest that the reach of employees to the system and offices of Microsoft will be immediately canceled, and they will not be allowed to do any further work. Letters also indicate that if these employees re -apply Microsoft in the future, their previous performance and expiration will be considered.

“The reason for the termination of your employment (s) has not met the minimum performance standards and expectations for your situation in your job performance. You are immediately effective from all job duties and reach your access to microsoft systems, accounts and buildings Will be effectively removed today.

Sources close to the situation have shown that this step is part of the more rigorous performance management policy of Microsoft, where senior employees of high levels are also being reviewed. Despite the job cuts, Microsoft has stated that many roles are likely to be re -filled, which means that the overall headcount may not be a major shortage. By June, Microsoft had about 228,000 full -time employees.

A spokesman for Microsoft said, “In Microsoft, we focus on high performing talent. We are always working on helping people learn and growing. When people are not performing, we are appropriate Take action. “

Additionally, Microsoft is implementing pruning in various departments including safety, equipment, sales and gaming. These trimming, however, differ from performance -related job cuts.