Microsoft Severance Checks

How Not To Lay Off Workers

Fortune's Stanley Bing | Posted 04.16.2009 | Business


<i>Fortune</i>'s Stanley Bing

2009-03-16-bingpullii.jpg Even in the toughest of times, there are stories that warm the heart while at the same time sort of freezing your blood.

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Fortune's Stanley Bing | Posted 03.27.2009 | Business


<i>Fortune</i>'s Stanley Bing

As Microsoft transitioned a bunch of people out the door, the software giant paid some employees too much in severance. The company then sent out letters asking for the money back.