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  • REDMOND, WA

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1 MICROSOFT WAY
REDMOND, WA 98052

About Microsoft

Employees
10,000+
Industry
Technology
Public/Private
Public
Year Founded
1975
Non-profit Status
No data available  
Careers
No data available  

Pay & Benefits

Poll
Pay
Based on 38 responses
  • Good
    42%
  • Excellent
    39%
  • Average
    16%
  • N/A
    3%
Poll
What's the most unique benefit or perk?
Based on 36 responses
  • Flexible Work Hours
    33%
  • Free Health Insurance
    19%
  • Flexiblility Work from Home
    17%
  • Tuition Assistance Program
    11%
  • Lunch is provided
    6%
  • On-site Gym
    6%
  • Company Happy Hours
    3%
Poll
84%
of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent. 38 responses
Poll
76%
of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent. 38 responses
Poll
82%
of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent. 38 responses
Poll
84%
of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent. 38 responses

Growth Opportunities

Poll
How long do employees tend to stay?
Based on 38 responses
  • Less than Two Years
    5%
  • Two to Five Years
    32%
  • Five to Ten Years
    32%
  • More than Ten Years
    29%
  • Not Sure
    3%
Poll
63%
of employees don't worry about layoffs. 38 responses
Poll
Agree/Disagree: Taking a job here was a good decision.
Based on 38 responses
  • Strongly disagree
    3%
  • Disagree
    3%
  • Neutral
    16%
  • Agree
    21%
  • Strongly agree
    58%
Poll
68%
of employees say good work leads to promotion. 38 responses
74%
of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place. 38 responses

Management

Poll
Agree/Disagree: Managers care about employees
Based on 38 responses
  • Strongly disagree
    5%
  • Neutral
    11%
  • Agree
    34%
  • Strongly agree
    50%
Poll
74%
of employees say the workplace runs efficiently. 38 responses
Poll
68%
of employees say management is transparent. 38 responses

Work-Life Balance

Poll
74%
of employees say hours are flexible. 38 responses
Poll
Agree/Disagree: Hours are long
Based on 38 responses
  • Strongly disagree
    5%
  • Disagree
    18%
  • Neutral
    45%
  • Agree
    16%
  • Strongly agree
    16%
58%
of employees say it's easy to work remotely. 38 responses
71%
of employees say schedules are predictable. 38 responses
61%
of employees say taking vacation is encouraged. 38 responses
84%
of employees say the workplace is parent friendly. 38 responses

Company Culture

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the culture?
Based on 37 responses
  • Always Evolving
    27%
  • Friendly
    24%
  • Growth Mindset
    19%
  • Competitive
    11%
  • Work hard, play hard
    11%
  • Fast Paced
    5%
  • Striving for perfection
    3%
74%
of employees are happy to work here. 38 responses
79%
of employees say coworkers socialize. 38 responses
84%
of employees think their coworkers are smart. 38 responses
82%
of employees like their coworkers. 38 responses

Employees

Poll
Describe the average political opinions in this organization.
Based on 38 responses
  • Mixed
    63%
  • Somewhat Liberal
    32%
  • Very Liberal
    3%
  • N/A
    3%
58%
of employees say the ratio of men to women is about 50/50. 38 responses
34%
of employees say the company is very diverse. 38 responses
68%
of employees say the employees are diverse in age. 38 responses

About the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  2. Walkability
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Median Household Income
$174,963
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,483
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$923,446
National
$244,900

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