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Microsoft is enforcing a strict overhaul of its employee performance policies, including a two-year rehire ban<\/strong> for underperformers and restrictions on internal transfers<\/strong>, as part of its push to build high-performing teams. These new rules were shared by Chief People Officer Amy Coleman in an internal email to company managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The updated framework introduces a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)<\/strong> under which employees not meeting expectations <\/a>must improve within a set timeline or opt for a voluntary separation package<\/strong>. Employees placed on a PIP or with low performance ratings (categorized as “zero or 60% rewards outcomes”) will not be eligible for internal moves. If such employees exit, they will also face a two-year rehire ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI Tools and Culture of Accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft will also roll out AI-supported tools<\/strong> to assist managers in having difficult conversations, part of a broader effort to foster clarity, empathy, and accountability. Coleman stated the goal is to create a \u201cglobally consistent and transparent experience\u201d that aligns with Microsoft\u2019s growth mindset and evolving performance culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company earlier drew headlines for laying off 2,000 underperformers without severance. This new wave of measures reinforces Microsoft\u2019s shift toward performance-driven evaluation<\/strong>, a growing trend in the tech industry as companies move away from perks and emphasize measurable output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managers Encouraged to Drive High Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about Microsoft\u2019s success. This is about your success, your team\u2019s success, our customers\u2019 success,\u201d Coleman said in her note, stressing the importance of high-performing, winning teams. Sessions are also being organized for managers to better understand FY25 reward structures and performance expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has promised more transparency in performance-based rewards, including clearer guidelines and payout percentages, to support data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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