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Windows Insider MVP Designations Ending This Year

The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional designation for Windows Insider Program participants will end on Dec. 31, 2023.

LinkedIn Cutting 668 Jobs Despite Positive Q4 Earnings

The LinkedIn careers site, owned by Microsoft, announced personnel cuts of "approximately 668 roles" on Monday.

AI Displacing Entry-Level IT Jobs, per Report

IT consulting firm Janco Associates suggested that the 2023 IT jobs market remains rocky.

White House Initiative Aims To Boost Cyber Employment

The Biden-Harris administration on Monday announced a new National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy.

Traditional IT Operational Roles To Decline in 5 Years, Says IDC

IT professionals overseeing operations in organizations increasingly will need developer expertise associated with cloud services as well, according to an IDC study, announced on Monday.

Microsoft Cutting Full-Time Employee Pay Raises

Microsoft told its full-time employees on Wednesday that no raises will be coming this year.

LinkedIn Cutting 716 Employees

The LinkedIn careers site, owned by Microsoft, is laying off 716 employees, per a Monday announcement.

Microsoft's LinkedIn Reportedly Cuts Recruiting Staff

LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, has reportedly cut some of its recruiting department staff, according to a report by The Information (paywalled).

GitHub Cutting 10 Percent of Workforce, Vacating Offices and Adopting Remote Work

GitHub, the open source developer repository owned by Microsoft, indicated on Thursday that it was cutting up to 10 percent of its workforce.

Where To Focus Your Efforts as Work From Home Drags On

We're probably going to be here for a while. Time to make things more comfortable to improve productivity.

Microsoft Says It's OK with Unions

Microsoft declared itself union friendly in a Thursday announcement.

New FIDO Certified Professional Program Launched

The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance now has a certification program for IT professionals.

LinkedIn's Glint Coming to the Microsoft Viva Suite Next Year

Microsoft and LinkedIn (owned by Microsoft) announced on Thursday that LinkedIn's Glint employee feedback and assessment solution will become a part of Microsoft's Viva "employee experience platform" sometime in 2023.

Microsoft To Open Redmond and Silicon Valley Campuses on Feb. 28

Microsoft announced on Monday that it now plans to open its Washington state campus on Feb. 28, since pandemic conditions have improved.

Report: Cybersecurity Analysts Claim Biggest Annual Salary Growth

According to a newly released salary report by employment firm Dice, cybersecurity analysts saw an average growth in salary of 16.3 percent (for an average annual salary of $103,106) between 2019 and 2020.

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6 IT Lessons from the Remote-Work Trenches

Insight Enterprises shares what it learned after IT teams responded to the pandemic shift.

Microsoft Viva Touted To Address 'Dynamic' Jobs Market

Microsoft on Tuesday touted Microsoft Viva, its "employee experience platform," in the context of the shift toward remote work and Microsoft's work trends findings.

Microsoft Outlines Remote Work Trends, Delays HQ Reopening

Microsoft shared more information about remote work trends, while also indicating that its planned Oct. 4 Redmond, Wash. headquarters reopening is getting indefinitely delayed.

Report Describes Success Factors for Newly Hired IT Personnel

Microsoft this week unveiled survey results regarding IT new hires and their prospects at companies.

Space Capsule Egress in Heavy Seas

What happens if a space capsule lands in an area that is experiencing big waves? Astronaut-in-training Brien walks you through the steps of escape.

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