Microsoft Modernizes HCM for the Intelligent Enterprise

Microsoft Corporation is one of the world’s leading technology companies. As its lines of business have grown from software to encompass other areas—hardware, the cloud, government, gaming, etc.—so has its employee population, which today is around 220,000 people spanning more than 100 countries.

Key to that growth is instilling a “growth mindset” in all employees, a concept introduced by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Based on the company’s mission—to empower every person and organization worldwide to achieve more—Nadella encourages employees to self-manage the direction of their careers and development.

To this end, Microsoft has invested in providing a wide range of learning opportunities—from traditional learning courses to technical certifications, mentoring, and coaching. The company is listening to employees through feedback received on daily pulse surveys focused on culture, leadership, and strategy that provide regular access to what they are thinking and feeling. Microsoft’s aim is to empower its employees, provide insights for its leadership, and create a culture that values learning and innovation as keys to achieving business outcomes.