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Microsoft’s Panic Mode: One-Off Bonuses Won’t Fix Layoff Fallout
Microsoft is handing out one-off payments up to 25% of annual bonuses to boost employee morale after record Q4 profits. While these payments may be a short-term fix, they might not address deeper concerns following significant layoffs and job security issues.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s latest “bonus” strategy feels like putting a Band-Aid on a broken leg. Sure, it might stop the bleeding temporarily, but it’s not going to fix the underlying issues plaguing the workforce. But hey, at least those Band-Aids are made of gold, right?
Key Points:
- Microsoft announces one-off bonuses up to 25% of annual bonuses for rank-and-file employees.
- The move comes after record profits in Q4, with $64.73 billion in revenue and $22 billion in net profit.
- Microsoft is in damage control mode after layoffs and a strained labor market, worsened by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes.
- The bonuses are seen as a morale booster, but may not address deeper issues like job security and salary concerns.
- Microsoft’s cloud computing division is a significant revenue driver, thanks to the popularity of its AI tool, Copilot.
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