Company: Microsoft
Date: 2009-02-24
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

Lack of Focus
Pros: Smart People, Good Benefits, Fast Pace. There is always a big challenge opportunity for those who want to excel.
Cons: Lack of visibility to decision making, lack of recognition.  Currently it feels like Microsoft is lacking focus and isn't as agile as it needs to be. The recent downturn and ayoffs exposed a leadership style that isn't really that concerned about nuturing a positive relationship with ex-employees.  Microsoft could learn aot from HP in this area especially in regards to pre-messaging, empathy and openness.