Microsoft reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(53,799 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

77% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Microsoft has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 53,799 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 Tecnologia da informação industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Jun 13, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

As Bill Gates says: "This is the place where you can change the world". It is quite true. That is probably the single most reason for me to work. Compensation package is at par with industry. Tremendos opportunities for professional and career growth. Clear cut defined roles and expectations. Best in the nation medical coverage.

Cons

Reviews can be bureacratic. Very hierarchical levels. There is some lack of direction in terms of technical strategy. Groups are pretty independent and hence, at times, often compete with each other. Some people can loose track with too much job security.

5.0
Jun 13, 2008
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Microsoft is the best company I have worked for. It has the best of the best people, a great culture that appeals to a higher purpose and beyond just a job or even a career. The leaders are the best of the breed in that they truly care about the business and drive hard for results and innovation and always raise the bar. The opportunity to learn from each other and to grow is tremendous. Microsoft made me see and realize what is possible and it had a huge impact on my outlook on life and on me as an individual. I love it, not inspite of but because of all the challenges and growth I went through.

Cons

24*7 was my work schedule. While I enjoyed it, it did take a toll on my health and personal situation. So work life balance can be a tall order at Microsoft. Cut-throat culture in some groups makes collaboration hard. In some groups, there is subtle discrimination against women. Overall, the company does an average job in promoting and nurturing women leaders.

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