Microsoft retires 8-year-old employee tool; here's HR's message on shutdown

Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool, Perspectives, after eight years of use. The company is also simplifying its performance review system with fewer rating categories. This change reflects a broader shift toward a more demanding work culture in tech. Microsoft recently offered a voluntary retirement package to over 8,500 US employees. The package includes healthcare, severance, and partial stock vesting for eligible workers.