Microsoft is planning job cuts and focusing more on underperforming employees

Job Cuts and Performance Management - Microsoft is planning job cuts targeting underperforming employees as part of a broader performance management strategy [1][3] - The company is taking a harder look at underperforming employees and has been evaluating performance up to level 80, one of its highest levels [2] - The cuts are happening across the company, including in its important Security division [2][3] Employee Backfilling and Headcount - Microsoft often backfills roles when employees leave for performance reasons, which may result in little change to the company's overall headcount [1][3] - As of the end of June, Microsoft had approximately 228,000 full-time employees [1] Company Culture and Talent Focus - Microsoft emphasizes high-performance talent and focuses on helping employees learn and grow [1] - The company takes appropriate action when employees are not performing, aligning with its performance management stance [1][2]