Diversity and inclusion
We believe in the transformative power of engaging many different perspectives.
What does it mean to innovate for inclusion?
At Microsoft, we’re activating the same ingenuity, intention, and experience behind our most groundbreaking technological innovations to develop solutions to the diversity and inclusion challenges in our workplace and our world. Find out how we apply that same commitment to innovation to drive positive change in our company and communities.
Inclusion is Innovation
Discover stories told by Microsoft employees and illustrated by members of their communities at Microsoft and around the world.
Your tools. Your rules
Our continued commitment to D&I drives innovation, empowering you to work, play, and connect your way across our products.
People and communities inspire our progress
We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life—where people with different backgrounds and experiences thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
My unconventional path to tech
Air Force reservist and Engineering Technical Program Manager Zachary Oxendine pulls from his rural, Indigenous roots to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM.
What leaders look like
Shrivaths Iyengar worried that coworkers would be reluctant to follow a leader who had disabilities. Instead, he discovered that his experiences made him a stronger, more empathetic manager. Illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton.
Nurturing inner peace
When Ethan Alexander started at Microsoft, he prioritized money over his well-being. Twelve years later, the Senior Customer Success Account Manager and D&I storytelling host knows that the only way to truly take care of others is to first take care of yourself. Discover his story of gratitude and growth, illustrated by Camila Abdanur.
Balancing career, motherhood, and personal purpose
HR Business Partner and mom of two Estefania (Fany) Canosa advocates for women taking on new challenges both in the workplace and on the homefront.
Empowerment as a personal value
Sales Manager Danielle Skeen’s growth mindset and passion for empowering her team tie back to her Jamaican roots.
Data driven dreams
Funmi Omoliki is a data and AI specialist who believes in the power of storytelling, and our collective power to transform society. Discover her story, illustrated by artist Dai Ruiz.
Learn more about Microsoft Global Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is driven by our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Inside Microsoft
We stay focused on increasing representation and strengthening a culture of inclusion so that employees can bring all of who they are, do their best work, and thrive.
Beyond Microsoft
We have an opportunity—and an obligation—to foster collective movement towards greater diversity and inclusion within and beyond Microsoft through our actions and partnerships.
Annual Report
With our annual Diversity & Inclusion Report, we transparently share workforce data and our progress on our commitments. We continually evaluate where we are now and where we aspire to be, to inform our action.
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