Microsoft to cut ~4,800 roles, urges employees to check in and use their networks
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Draft quick support messages
A short, polished message helps you offer timely support or referrals to a departing colleague without spending lots of time.
You learned a teammate's role was impacted and need to send a quick, thoughtful LinkedIn message or Slack check-in and a LinkedIn recommendation within the hour.
Without AI: You draft multiple versions by hand, tweak tone, and write a recommendation—this can take 20–30 minutes to get right.
With AI: Paste the prompt into a free chat assistant and get 3 ready-to-send messages plus a LinkedIn recommendation in under 2 minutes, then copy-paste one to send.
Write three short, empathetic outreach messages I can send to a departing colleague and one LinkedIn recommendation blurb. Keep each outreach message 1–3 sentences and the recommendation 2–4 sentences. Use the details below and keep the tone warm and professional. Colleague name: [COLLEAGUE_NAME] Your relationship: [YOUR_RELATIONSHIP] (e.g., peer, manager) One specific strength or achievement: [SPECIFIC_STRENGTH] How you can help: [OFFER] (e.g., introduce to contacts, review resume) Preferred platform: [EMAIL or SLACK or LINKEDIN] Also include a 1-sentence subject line for email or a 1-line opener for Slack.
The latest in our company transformation - The Official Microsoft BlogThe Official Microsoft BlogJul 6, 2026
“Reach out and check in on your colleagues.”
blogs.microsoft.com