Q&A With Microsoft Employees
One of the most important drivers of our success is our culture. We fundamentally believe that we need a growth mindset culture. This starts with the belief that everyone can grow and develop; potential is nurtured, not predetermined; and anyone can change their mindset.
How employees describe working at Microsoft
great awesome. this is the best company
Review from Product Dept
Microsoft pays for a part of it.
Too many things to list!
Review from Marketing Dept
Challenges and Hiring Process really needs improvement.
Review from IT Dept
Microsoft has been hands-down the best place to work. It's hard to find a company that has a great brand, bright future, world-class employees, a generous compensation package, and positive culture.
Review from Engineering Dept
What it's like to work at Microsoft
- Microsoft employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Microsoft report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Microsoft have 2 meetings
- 84% of Microsoft employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Microsoft employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 73% of Microsoft employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Microsoft employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 82% of Microsoft employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Microsoft Employees
IDX: 150 TOT: 178
How are the benefits at Microsoft for employees in Sales?
Microsoft's Sales team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 92% of Microsoft employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How are the benefits at Microsoft for employees in IT?
Microsoft's IT team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 85% of Microsoft employees in IT say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in IT also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How are the benefits at Microsoft for employees in HR?
Microsoft's HR team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 88% of Microsoft employees in HR say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in HR also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How are the benefits at Microsoft for employees in Marketing?
Microsoft's Marketing team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 88% of Microsoft employees in Marketing say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Marketing also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How are the benefits at Microsoft for employees in Product?
Microsoft's Product team rates their overall benefits an A and most of them think the perks are Good. 81% of Microsoft employees in Product say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Product also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How are the benefits at Microsoft for employees in Engineering?
Microsoft's Engineering team rates their overall benefits an A and most of them think the perks are Good. 82% of Microsoft employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Microsoft?
66% of the same employees also feel like Microsoft is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Microsoft.
How are the managers in the Sales department at Microsoft?
Microsoft's Sales team rates their manager an A- or 76/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The sales team (80%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the IT department at Microsoft?
Microsoft's IT team rates their manager an A or 78/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The it team (75%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the HR department at Microsoft?
Microsoft's HR team rates their manager an A or 78/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The hr team (71%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Marketing department at Microsoft?
Microsoft's Marketing team rates their manager a B+ or 75/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The marketing team (74%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Design department at Microsoft?
Microsoft's Design team rates their manager a B+ or 74/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The design team (64%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.








