Microsoft hiring freeze at Arkane: what’s really happening inside?

According to multiple news reports, the Arkane union says a 19‑month hiring freeze at Microsoft caused studio delays and contributed to its closure. What's been reported so far:• The Arkane union alleges a 19‑month hiring freeze at Microsoft.• The union says the freeze led to project delays at the studio.• The union claims the freeze contributed to the studio’s closure. If you work at Microsoft, we'd like to hear:• How has the hiring freeze affected your team’s workload and project timelines?• What have managers or HR communicated about the freeze, any promises of hiring or severance?• Are employees looking for new opportunities or staying despite the slowdown? This thread was started by the Know The Boss team from news reports. Sources:Wolf's Gaming Blog, "Microsoft Created the Problems It Now Blames for Arkane’s Closure, Union Claims": news.google.com ↗Inven Global, "Arkane Lyon union says Microsoft's hiring freeze caused the delays it now cites to close the studio": news.google.com ↗WN Hub, "The Arkane union has charged Microsoft with "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade due to a hiring freeze that lasted for 19 months": news.google.com ↗GamesIndustry.biz, "Arkane union accuses Microsoft of "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade with 19-month hiring freeze": news.google.com ↗

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