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      4.0

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (53,866 total reviews)
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      Satya Nadella

      77% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

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      Microsoft has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 53,866 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Microsoft employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      54K reviews
      2.0
      Sep 22, 2018

      Company on good track however the Consulting Services business is unethical

      Solutions architect
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      Pros

      Company is getting better every day. Love the openness and growth mindset culture.

      Cons

      Microsoft product teams are all about deploying the right solutions for the customer. However the Consulting Services organization demands that their staff deploy solutions that increase billable time. When challenged we're told not to think but do what we're told and that revenue is more important than the deploying the right solution. Utilization based incentives drive the wrong behavior. When engagements are completed in a fraction of the time allocated, we are told to perform work slower otherwise we'll be fired.

      1.0
      May 7, 2018

      Poor anti-harassment policy implementation and rampant instances of bro-culture

      Designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Depending on which team you are part of, the benefits are great. Along with good pay, work is pre-planned and you can work from home without any issues. Some of the colleagues could be really good at their work and are a great source for future references/networking.

      Cons

      Poor implementation of anti-harassment policy and rampant bro-culture. I was falsely accused by my manager to show his support to a male colleague. As I proved my innocence, the manager along with senior HR retaliated by applying a PIP. This was within 2 weeks of filing an HR inquiry. Post which, I reached out to the ethics committee but they refused by saying it is outside their scope and the request for the enquiry will be forwarded to the respective committee. I resigned soon after.

      3.0
      May 2, 2018

      A Top Tech Employer But Not Perfect

      Business program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Satya Nadella has really changed the company for the better since taking over as CEO. The vast majority of employees now feel proud to work for Microsoft compared to the Ballmer era. Microsoft has great benefits (PTO, 401k match, new caregiver benefit, reimbursement for up to $800 in physical fitness, etc.) and flexible work arrangements. Work can be very rewarding and you have the ability to make a real impact on the world. The yearly MSReady conference in Las Vegas for field roles is quite fun with lots of opportunities to learn and a great way to recharge. Many friendly, intelligent, and hard-working people work at Microsoft. You'll learn a great deal.

      Cons

      Limited Career Advancement Opportunities For Some People- If you don't live in WA state or nearby one of Microsoft's campuses, career advancement is very tough unless you want to stay in a sales-oriented or 90%-travel position. Difficult and Time Consuming to Move Around in the Company: The internal interview process to move into a new role or organization within the company is very slow (can take weeks or months), not at all transparent, and is a full-day interview experience just as external candidates have to face. Competition is fierce but if you're persistent it's possible to land a new position. Tools & Processes: Employees continually have low marks on yearly polling regarding having the right tools, reports, and processes in place to get our jobs done effectively. I haven't seen many improvements in the several years I've been here and don't expect many changes in the future either. Compensation: While the benefits are fantastic, the total compensation could be much better. I feel that salaries and stock rewards are falling behind compared to other top tier tech companies.

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