Sun Feb 02 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Microsoft Lays Off Underperforming Employees
**Seattle, WA** – Microsoft has initiated layoffs targeting employees who have failed to meet performance expectations, according to a report by Business Insider. Affected employees have reportedly had their medical, prescription, and dental benefits immediately terminated, with some also losing out on severance pay.
Termination letters cited insufficient performance as the reason for dismissal, revoking access to company systems, accounts, and buildings. The letters also stated that Microsoft would consider prior performance and the termination details should the employee reapply for a position in the future.
The layoffs reportedly followed a performance review of employees up to Level 80 within the company, which currently employs 228,000 people as of June 2024. Recent cuts have impacted various departments, including security, devices, sales, and gaming. While the exact number of employees affected is not specified, the move highlights Microsoft’s focus on improving overall workforce performance.
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