[robododo]

Yes, but there is no forced curve fit.

A healthy organization will always "manage out" people who are not fit for the job. At Microsoft, folks are given the hint early enough that they can explore other internal options before leaving the company entirely.

Though, to be honest, if someone just can't cut it, they will leave the company.

[amaks]

"At Microsoft, folks are given the hint early enough that they can explore other internal options before leaving the company entirely."

Except that it doesn't work. No internal hiring manager will ever allow the interview loop/transfer for the internal candidate with the score 4 or 5 (I think those are the lowest scores in the current model:-). In 99.9% of cases those unlucky who got 5 get laid off by the next review period.

[robododo]

I've actually seen one person move after a 5. A poor data set, admittedly. It does happen, though.

[brosco45]

That's not how it works, the best leaves, the political ones stays. Microsoft is so toxic now it's hard to imaging them saving themselves anymore.

Maybe if they fire all middle and upper management.

[kabdib]

And a 4 in some groups is "walk on water" material in other groups (no fooling).