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Microsoft Corp. (Detroit)

Number of employees in region: 197

Workplace Strengths

Website: www.microsoft.com
Careers: www.microsoft.com/careers

About Microsoft Corp. (Detroit)

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

What the employees say:

I love my job because...

I believe we have the greatest technology in the market today and I'm proud to be part of the company that's making it happen!

I love my job because...

I own a piece of the business to run and manage autonomously.

What contributes most to your recommending working at this organization to others?

I am so proud to work for Microsoft. They are ethical, philanthropic, and make smart decisions. They take very good care of their employees- by giving us the best health insurance possible with no…

I love my job because...

I can get up everyday and feel I can positively change the world! I'm surrounded by some of the smartest people in the industry who have fantastic attitudes and a can do work ethic.

How does this organization achieve high performance from its people?

Management considers all points of view even if it's not popular. Great work is recognized through accolades and compensation. In addition, employees are provided flexibility to better balance home…

What does the leader of this organization do well?

Communicate, Educate, Inspire, Motivate

What formal training have you found most valuable?

We have a twice yearly technical event at our headquarters that brings 4000+ employees from all over the world together to share what our engineers and developers know. That training is probably the…

I love my job because...

The morale is extremely high, even given the economic conditions we are facing. I look forward to coming to work everyday!

I love my job because...

Our products have such a positive impact on society. Through our products over 1 billion people around the world are able to connect and raise their standard of awareness and productivity. Windows…

What makes you feel appreciated at this organization?

The benefits package is exceptional and designed to allow me to focus on my work, optimizing my performance, eliminating worry. We are often praised by our managers.

I love my job because...

its all about technology

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Interesting facts

Microsoft is committed to its responsibility as a corporate citizen, and by continuing to seek new ways to use resources and expertise to create opportunities; we have been recognized for our citizenship activities:
-U.S. Chamber's Business Civic Leadership Center's (BCLC) Corporate Stewardship Award, 2007, Large Business, United States Chamber of Commerce
-100 Best Corporate Citizens, The CRO
-World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune; America's Most Admired Companies 2007, Fortune
-Ernest P. Bicknell Award, American Red Cross; Summit Award, United Way; Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs, Points of Light Institute
-Champion of Youth Award 2008, Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Engineering
-WiredSafety's Safe Gaming Award to Xbox for its family settings, tools and qualified handling of abuse reporting and risks management, as well as its specific privacy settings and educational initiatives, including www.GetGameSmart.com

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