Last week in my email to you I synthesized our strategic direction as a productivity and platform company. Leading off with a sentence like this immediately creates distance between the reader and the speaker—the kind of distance necessary to dehumanize both parties so that the big blow to come hurts less.
The corporate-speak continues with creaky euphemism after creaky euphemism, including using the phrase "workforce realignment" instead of simply saying "staff reduction" or "layoff. Throughout the e-mail, anonymously collegiate phrases cloak unpleasantness in a thin layer of reasonableness and friendliness. Most disturbing is the schism brought about by using "we," "our," and "us"—all pronouns that imply ownership and agency while at the same time discussing how that ownership and agency is being stripped.
The most head-spinning part of the note, though, is in its second paragraph. The e-mail includes the following two contradictory statements:. My promise to you is that we will go through this process in the most thoughtful and transparent way possible. Having gone through this same type of exercise at Boeing, cloaked in the same sickening half-truth of "transparency," I find this utterly contemptible.
Companies like Microsoft and Boeing that use this tactic are attempting to have their cake and eat it, too. Behind the scenes, employees will be evaluated by managers and stack-ranked against each other based on some manner of HR-approved retention criteria.
To-be-fired employees will likely be told that they were picked not just based on job performance, but rather through a combination of factors. There will probably be a paper "appeal" process they can try, but it will go nowhere and do nothing, like the "door close" button on an elevator.
Managers responsible for choosing employees to be laid off can blame an inscrutable "process" rather than their own judgment. Everyone passes the buck. They're the corporate version of the "Oh, it's not you, it's me" break-up response. Privacy and Terms. Microsoft Layoffs. Is it true? Anyone knows which departments are affected? It's pretty sad to see such a big company laying off employees. I heard like years ago Microsoft had regular layoffs but have not heard anything recently.
I believe few people were impacted in and I read one thread where someone was terminated from employment immediately. Microsoft layoff Any insider comment? It means I am curious and feel mildly embarrassed asking it. Why in the f does it mean I feel joy in people laying off? Microsoft BAG layoffs? Heard Microsoft BAG layoffs coming up?
Isn't Dynamics doing good? Does this happen every year at MSFT? Is this more an annual trimming of fat? Microsoft Huge Layoffs in Q4? Most impacted - Service engineers, Program managers. Partners and Principals. Now Cloud group has lots of trash added with recent reorg. OSG devs are of very low standard compared to Azure devs.
They won't stand a chance. Heard from a Partner group manager that. Please comment the team name. Thoughts after the Microsoft layoff I wrote this to my colleagues at Microsoft in that discussion section. I thought others might benefit so repost here. Whatever company you work for, the advice applies or will apply eventually.
I hope you are prepared and can move on. Others are. Msft Layoffs Does Msft have frequent layoff? Is it a good option to join Msft I have heard they have a lot of internal politics. Microsoft Massive Layoffs If you are a man you're pretty much at high risk. Microsoft layoffs in Redmond? Heard about potential microsoft layoffs in Redmond. Layoffs at MSFT today? Heard from a former colleague that MSFT had a sizable layoff today; unfortunately didn't hear any specifics but know he is in ATX and was in their Azure business.
My understanding was that they were going to "double down" on cloud and hiring in FY Layoffs at msft How common are they?
If msft is a rest and vest paradise with devs having insanely good wlb that generally implies orgs doesnt have a lot of work to get done. Sign the layoff letter with a professional closing and include your contact information. If team members have additional questions or comments, including your contact information makes it easier to facilitate professional communication.
You can include your company phone number and email, or include a schedule for making appointments. Acceptable professional closings include:. This is an example layoff letter you can use as inspiration while writing your own:. Dear Ruta Burwin,. I regret to inform you that you are being laid off from your current role as an interior design specialist, effective 12 August Due to recent restructuring, Grayson International Groups is eliminating several departments including Style and Decoration.
Grayson International would like to thank you for your tireless efforts at beautifying the buildings and improving our aesthetics.
Your health and other benefits are set to last for the rest of the month. The last paycheck for your employment includes compensation for your current balance of paid time off and is set to deposit directly to your account on 23 August Please contact the human resources department to schedule an exit interview and complete your separation paperwork.
At this time, we can provide you with further unemployment resources and information. Sergiusz Akari HR Representative sakari graysongroups. Find jobs. Company reviews. Find salaries. Upload your resume. Sign in. Career Guide.
0コメント