Phil SpencerPresident of Video Games at Microsoft, addressed the issue Layoffs This week, explaining that these are “painful choices.”
Recall that Microsoft recently confirmed its intention to Lay off about 10,000 people It was confirmed that the layoffs would also affect the company’s gaming divisions, particularly developer Halo 343 Industries, Bethesda Game Studios, and the marketing segment.
Then he sent Phil Spencer An email to the entire companyAcquired and published by Kotaku, he told employees that the cuts would help ensure long-term success.
“That was Tough week Across Microsoft and within our teams. Now that so many face-to-face and group conversations have been happening, I’d like to take a moment to reiterate the message I heard from your leaders.”
“This is a difficult time for our company and this week stocks have been painful choices Games Leadership Team We’ve had to make decisions that we believe have enabled us to ensure the long-term success of our products and business, but the individual results of those decisions are real. I know it hurts. Thank you for supporting our colleagues in crafting these changes.”
The email continues: “In the coming weeks we will have many more opportunities Contact us and answer your questions, including next week’s monthly gaming update for the teams participating in that match. I am also in close contact with the ZeniMax teams to provide support.”
“The Games Leadership Team and I are committed to being As transparent as possible. It is a challenge to continue working amid so many uncertainties, but I am confident that together we will be able to get through this difficult moment.”
Xbox has one Long history of successes Thanks for the work you do in serving players, creators, and each other. Your work is deeply appreciated and valued in these times of change and is an integral part of our business momentum.”
“I am Confident of our future And proud to be a part of this team, but I also know that this is a difficult time and I want to thank you for everything you do here.”
Microsoft said the cuts were made “in response to macroeconomic conditions and… Changing customer priorities“.
Of course, not everyone feels the same: The layoffs at 343 Industries are the executives’ fault for a former designer.
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