Microsoft reviews

D&I gone mad: Before I start, I 100% believe in workplace equality - equal opportunities for men and women of any race. That said, even though 20% of Computer Science Grads are Female, Microsoft's push for 50% of senior staff being female and will "positively discriminate" for roles. In talking to managers you are often given the heads-up not to apply for a role as this needs to be a female hire. This has gone so far that there are rumours that senior male execs being offered large packages to 'voluntarily' exit. Also when restructuring rounds go around, it is very rare for females to be considered, meaning male job security is lower than females. As a result if you are an ambitious male I would not encourage you to join Microsoft - that said if you are female, this is a fantastic place to join (which I guess is the goal anyway) The internal inspection and self-justification is excessive and if you are coming from a smaller organisation in particular the red-tape to even get quotes to customers will likely be frustrating

Insincere leadership that lacks authenticity in Australia. They are all too busy writing their own publicity and reading it. Culture in Australia not the same as other offices, is very political and it all starts & ends with the current MD. It is not a culture that embraces differences so if you want to join, be prepared to suck up to MD, adapt your communication style to 'their way', do lots of self promotion and get really good at understanding how to manipulate the scorecard to "look good" like the others.