Microsoft has introduced new policies and tools aimed at increasing performance pressure on employees, according to an internal email seen by Business Insider. Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s new chief people officer, sent an email to managers detailing ‘new and enhanced tools to help accelerate high performance and swiftly address low performance.’ A new option for exiting underperformers includes a policy that prevents these individuals from transferring internally or being rehired for two years. Many tech companies have tightened their employee policies recently, focusing on efficiency rather than perks. For example, Meta implemented similar measures when it laid off thousands earlier this year. Earlier this year, Microsoft dismissed 2,000 employees without severance after months of evaluations. Coleman’s email outlines changes in Microsoft’s performance review process and suggests more are coming. The email refers to employees with ‘zero to 60% rewards,’ indicating low scores in Microsoft’s performance reviews, which influence stock awards and cash bonuses. The company declined to comment. — new from Business Insider
