The next generation of STEM students faces an AI-transformed landscape. From data security to neurodegenerative disease research, these students are adapting their career strategies for an uncertain future.
After 14 years at Microsoft, Deborah Hendersen’s layoff became the catalyst for an unexpected career move. Through immediate networking and a layoff support group, she secured a position at Meta without formally applying, offering valuable insights for today’s job market.
After 14 years at Microsoft, Deborah Hendersen began sensing her time at the technology giant might be ending, according to reports. The 45-year-old user researcher in Microsoft’s Xbox division watched as colleagues on partner teams were among approximately 6,000 employees let go in May, creating what she described as the “worst-kept secret” that additional layoffs were imminent. Sources indicate that by July, her fears materialized when she became one of roughly 9,000 employees affected by companywide reductions.
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Microsoft’s new Benchmarks tool in Viva Insights enables employers to track Copilot AI adoption rates across their organization. The feature compares usage patterns internally between employees and externally against similar companies. This represents a significant expansion of workplace productivity monitoring capabilities.
Microsoft has introduced a new Benchmarks feature for its Copilot Dashboard in Viva Insights that enables employers to track and compare how employees are using AI tools. This development represents a significant expansion of workplace productivity monitoring capabilities, allowing direct comparison of individual AI usage patterns against colleagues and external organizations.
