Microsoft is shedding as many as 9,000 workers

Immediately we’re sharing selections that can affect colleagues throughout our group. To place Gaming for enduring success and permit us to concentrate on strategic progress areas, we’ll finish or lower work in sure areas of the enterprise and comply with Microsoft’s lead in eradicating layers of administration to extend agility and effectiveness. Out of respect for these impacted as we speak, the specifics of as we speak’s notifications and any organizational shifts will likely be shared by your staff leaders within the coming days.

I acknowledge that these modifications come at a time when we’ve got extra gamers, video games, and gaming hours than ever earlier than. Our platform, {hardware}, and recreation roadmap have by no means appeared stronger. The success we’re seeing presently is predicated on robust selections we’ve made beforehand. We should make decisions now for continued success in future years and a key a part of that technique is the self-discipline to prioritize the strongest alternatives. We are going to shield what is flourishing and focus effort on areas with the best potential, whereas delivering on the expectations the corporate has for our enterprise. This targeted method means we will ship distinctive video games and experiences for gamers for generations to return.

Prioritizing our alternatives is crucial, however that doesn’t reduce the importance of this second. Merely put, we might not be the place we’re as we speak with out the time, vitality, and creativity of these whose roles are impacted. These selections usually are not a mirrored image of the expertise, creativity, and dedication of the individuals concerned. Our momentum just isn’t unintended—it’s the results of years of devoted effort from our groups.

HR is working straight with impacted workers to supply severance plan advantages (aligned with native legal guidelines), together with pay, healthcare protection, and job placement sources to help their transition. Workers whose roles have been eradicated are inspired to discover open positions throughout Microsoft Gaming, the place their functions will likely be given precedence assessment.

Thanks to everybody who has formed our tradition, our merchandise, and our group. We are going to transfer ahead with deep appreciation and respect for all who’ve contributed to this journey.

Phil