Company Culture at Microsoft
Company Culture at Microsoft
Notable approaches to diversity
Diversity dropped in 2013 due to large layoffs
DigiGirlz Day established, which aims to introduce young women in high school into the tech industry. Events have been held across the United States
WiRL Leadership Summit Sponsorship- Women at Microsoft sponsored 10 women to attend the WiRL Leadership Summit. Its webinar format makes it convenient for many professionals.
Sit With Me – Women at Microsoft partnered with SitWithMe.org to recognize the important role women play in creating future technology.
One Billion Rising – Women throughout Microsoft participated in group dances to mobilize, engage, awaken and join people worldwide to end violence against women
Recruiting events to encourage young women to become interested in STEM and to encourage corporate women to work at Microsoft.
Ongoing partnerships with national organizations, such as the Anita Borg Institute, National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), and MentorNet.
Networking & Best Practice Sharing with Fortune 500 companies including Deloitte Consulting LLP, KPMG LLP, DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc., Starbuck’s, Facebook, NASA, Qualcomm Inc., and Covidien.
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[Sept 2015] Microsoft sued for gender discrimination by Katie Moussouris