Microsoft’s ultimatum for underperforming employees: 16 weeks’ pay or PIP

Following its announcement of major layoffs in May, Microsoft has introduced a payout scheme targeted at underperforming employees, according to a report by Business Insider.Under the new structure, employees identified as low performers will be given the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for 16 weeks of pay. However, they must decide within five days of receiving the offer.

Those who choose not to accept the payout will be placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP), a move that significantly increases their risk of termination. Notably,…