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Microsoft mulls more job cuts, this time focused on managers and non-coders, not just low performers, sources say
Inside Microsoft, some leaders eye "span of control," or the number of staff who report to each manager. They want more coders versus non-coders, too.
Leaders on some Microsoft teams are specifically discussing cuts to middle managers and how to increase the ratio of coders versus non-coders on projects, the sources told Business Insider. And in December, CEO Sundar Pichai told staff that Google cut vice president and manager roles by 10% as part of an efficiency drive. One person said that at least some Microsoft leaders are considering terminating those who received an "Impact 80" or lower score in performance reviews for two consecutive years.
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