Microsoft supports a rich community of diverse employee resource groups that are initiated and chartered by employees. These self-organized groups provide support and networking opportunities such as mentoring, college recruiting, working in the community, career development and assisting in other activities that promote cultural awareness. This group of employees pursues Microsoft's vision of equal opportunity for all employees without regard to sexual orientation. It seeks to enhance Microsoft's success by promoting a work environment that accepts and respects the diversity of its employees. The Michigan cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti have non-discrimination policies for city workers.
Diversity means different things to different people.
From our products to our stores to our more than 140,000 employees worldwide, diversity is part of our business. The City of San Francisco includes TG-friendly employment regulations in city hiring practices. The Center for Gender Sanity has an ongoing group for people transitioning on their jobs or thinking about doing so. It meets in Westchester once a month on a Sunday afternoon to discuss what you can do to prepare for coming out at work, who to talk to first, how to deal with restroom problems, protecting yourself from discrimination, and other topics. A Guide for Coworkers.