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4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(8,527 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

77% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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4.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

pay is good for competitors

Cons

location is not great- would like more reomte

3.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Microsoft’s performance review process gives a clear, structured way to talk about impact. It typically encourages you to tie your work to measurable outcomes (delivery, quality, customer value, collaboration), which makes accomplishments easier to explain and helps managers compare contributions consistently across a team. When done well, it also creates a regular rhythm for feedback and growth—so you’re not surprised at year-end—and can help you align on priorities, scope, and career development steps.

Cons

The downside is that the experience can feel inconsistent depending on the org, manager, and calibration dynamics. Even with guidelines, expectations may be interpreted differently across teams, and outcomes can sometimes feel influenced by visibility, narrative-writing skill, or shifting priorities rather than purely day-to-day contribution. The process can also add significant overhead (self-assessments, evidence gathering, review writing), and if feedback isn’t frequent during the year, the review may feel more like a paperwork exercise than a genuinely helpful development tool.

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