For the second year in succession Microsoft has been named the Best Large Workplace in Europe, awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute. In addition to the blue ribbon Best Workplace in Europe award, Microsoft also received recognition as one of the top three nominees in two European Great Place to Work® Special Awards in the employee ‘Fairness’ and ‘Pride’ categories at a gala ceremony at the Great Place to Work® European Conference 2009 in Vienna, Austria.

The Best Workplaces lists are the world’s largest annual study of workplaces with more than 1,350 participating companies in 16 European countries. All 16 of Microsoft’s local offices that entered made the 100 Best Workplaces in Europe list. Local Microsoft offices across Europe won top positions on national Best Workplaces lists in the 16 countries evaluated by the Great Place to Work Institute, including No. 1 spots for Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Spain.

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