Microsoft makes another round of dismissals in its companies about 4% of its employees around the world, and Phil Spencer sends an internal note that immediately leaked in public.
Update: In a statement issued to us, a Microsoft spokesman said: “We are still implementing organizational changes and workforce, which are necessary for the positioning of the company and teams for success on the dynamic market.”
The note was Reviewed and published by IGNwhich also had a source relay that Candy Crush King programmer was particularly heavily hit, and that London offices and Bethesda marketing team are also affected.
In total, Microsoft is about 4% The Seattle Times – – Update: In a statement, Microsoft notes that it is less than 4% – or which was about 9,000 employees from the world employment of 228,000 from June 2024, which fraction comes from the game department. Individual teams and employees will receive detailed information about what is happening in the coming days. This happens shortly after releasing 6,000 employees in May and June.
In Spencer’s note, he said that “we would finish or reduce work in some areas of the company and follow the Microsoft leader in removing management layers.” He also admits that this is at a time when Microsoft’s business has a wider range than ever before, blows up the smoking of the future road map, which “has never looked stronger”, but ensures that “the success we see now, is based on difficult decisions that we make earlier”, and “the key part of this strategy is Dishing to priorities of the strongest possibilities.”
It all sucks and once again it seems more soulless than in fact for a company that is still indecently affluent and profitable. We will have to wait and see the details of the work cuts – Update: Microsoft note that they cover all regions, levels, cadence, etc. – but our thoughts go to the affected people.
The silver lining is that Microsoft should be able to provide supporting packets, including remuneration and health care insurance, while everyone who is rejected will have a priority review for all open positions in Microsoft, which they can apply for.
The full message from Phil Spencer is as follows:
Today we share decisions that will affect our colleagues from our entire organization. To position the game for lasting success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas, we will complete or reduce work in some areas of activity and we follow the Microsoft leader in removing management layers to escalate agility and effectiveness. Out of respect for those affected today, detailed information on today’s notifications and any organizational changes will be made available by the team leaders in the coming days.
I understand that these changes appear when we have more players, games and hours of games than ever before. Our platform, equipment and a map of the way of games never looked stronger. The success we are currently observing is based on challenging decisions that we made earlier. We must now make choices for further success in future years, and the key part of this strategy is discipline to determine the priorities of the strongest possibilities. We will protect what blooms and focus on areas with the greatest potential, while implementing the expectations that the company has for our business. This targeted approach means that we can provide unique games and experiences for players for the upcoming generations.
Prioritizing our capabilities is necessary, but this does not reduce the importance of this moment. Simply put, we would not be where we are without time, energy and creativity of those whose roles affect. These decisions are not a reflection of the talent, creativity and dedication of the involved people. Our rush is not accidental – this is the result of the years of the effort of our teams.
HR cooperates directly with employees affected by affected employees in order to provide benefits for severance pay (in accordance with local regulations), including remuneration, health care insurance and job resources to support their transition. Employees whose roles have been eliminated are encouraged to discover open positions in Microsoft Gaming, where their applications will receive a priority review.
Thank you to everyone who has shaped our culture, our products and our community. We proceed forward with deep recognition and respect for everyone who contributed to this journey.
Phil
Source: The Seattle Times, Ign
