| Make
a difference from day one |
 |
| Microsoft is
proudly an equal opportunity employer of women
and proactively seeks to ensure our workforce
embraces excellence in gender diversity. Microsoft
works closely with local government agencies
across Asia and other recognized employers
of choice so as to ensure we are constantly
contributing to the improved status and treatment
of women in the IT industry. This ensures
our organisation is compliant with the latest
legislative requirements and aware of best
practices in the industry for women. |
| |
| Microsoft annually
reviews its female diversity practices relating
to: |
| |
| • |
Recruitment
and selection |
| • |
Promotions,
transfers and terminations
|
| • |
Training
and development
|
| • |
Work
organization
|
| • |
Conditions
of service
|
| • |
Dealing
with sex-based harassment
|
| • |
Dealing
with pregnant and potentially pregnant
employees, and employees who are breastfeeding |
|
| |
| At Microsoft
male and female employees are paid and rewarded
on the same measurements based on the role
and the merit of performance. There is no
distinction based on gender. Furthermore,
there is no distinction based on gender with
regards to Microsoft's recruitment processes,
promotions and transfers, eligibility for
benefits, training or conditions of service. |
| |
| Growing
the female ranks in the IT industry |
|
| As a thought-leader
in the IT industry Microsoft is committed
to the ongoing development of female professionals
and encouraging new professionals to the industry.
We are actively involved in a number of industry
networking groups that focus on Women in the
IT industry so we can ensure that our female
employees have a voice on important issues
and that we continue to develop and attract
great female talent to the company. Annually,
Microsoft supports and actively participates
in the Global Women's Forum and across Asia
our subsidiaries have internal networking
and support groups for our female employees.
Microsoft is also proud to support the development
of females in the graduate community by offering
Internship placements and various programs
to improve the skills of emerging female technologists. |
| |
| Mothers
at Microsoft |
|
| Microsoft welcomes
the applications from female candidates who
are pregnant, planning pregnancy or returning
to the workforce following a maternity leave
absence. This is a family friendly environment,
so don't be surprised if you visit our offices
and meet a few little people! Our employees
often bring their children in for a visit
to work or to participate in family day events. |
| |
| Harassment |
|
| Microsoft has
a zero-tolerance policy for Sex-Based Harassment
and strong policies in place to encourage
the equal and appropriate conduct of all employees. |
| |
