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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
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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

Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Microsoft's Product team rates their manager a C+ or 69/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The product team (54%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Microsoft's Engineering team rates their manager a B or 72/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The engineering team (67%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Microsoft employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A+ or 80/100. 72% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 83% of employees get raises every year.

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54% of Microsoft employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 21% would not recommend working at Microsoft to their friends.

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