At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—starts with creating a culture where everyone can thrive. The Code of Us brings that mission to life. It reflects our belief that innovation is most powerful when it’s fueled by trust, shaped by inclusion, and strengthened by the individuality each person brings. Through global partnerships, sustained investment, and a mindset of continuous learning, we’re removing barriers, strengthening systems, and ensuring our culture reflects the people and communities we serve.
Our code isn't just our technology; it's our heartbeat.
Because what makes every employee unique, makes us great together. This is our code—The Code of Us.
Design with Purpose. Include by Default.
Inclusion is engineered into everything we build—from accessibility to responsible AI—because innovation should reflect the people we serve.
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 pulls from his rural, Indigenous roots to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM.
Bridging our understanding
When we gamify learning, we unlock new ways to connect. Chris, Casey, Florabel, and Terrica, a group of Microsoft military veterans, test their knowledge within the True or False challenge.
Emerging from a journey of self-discovery
C shares their distinctive qualities with pride. Drawing from their Puerto Rican heritage and love for self-expression, C blends humor with originality and compassion in their role, redefining norms through unique understanding.
The power of asking "How's your life today?"
After her family experienced bankruptcy when she was young, Gabriela learned how to fix things the only way she knew how — through community. Now she’s driving the business forward every day.
Do you think you’re your ancestors’ wildest dream?
In a candid conversation exploring the power of history, joy, and curiosity, Omar, Allana, Adoley, and Dunia explore how to be more intentional about goals, open doors for others in tech, and create new legacies for generations to come.
Family is legacy, and often it all starts in the kitchen
For generations, Rachida, Bryan, and Sareena’s families have passed down special recipes. Find out what’s cooking their kitchens, including a hearty serving of homemade tomato sauce with yellow chili, milk and rice for breakfast, and a whole lot of spaghetti and meatballs.
What happens with we sit down together and get real?
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Patricia, Corrina, Daneisha, Simone, and Vanessa share their courage, strength, and wisdom, demonstrating the power of asking to understand and showing up for each other.
Striking a chord of connection
Idioms are a special part of every culture. Lori, Ravi, Keala, and Julia show us how when we learn how to speak each others’ languages we find new and unexpected ways to understand the people around us.
What leaders look like
Shrivaths 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.
“The work of diversity and inclusion is complex and ever-evolving. At Microsoft, we aren’t daunted by the complexity. Instead, we leverage our platform and allocate our resources to take on these issues with vision and commitment.”
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Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Corporate Vice President
Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer, Microsoft
"At Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, we’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all people feel heard, valued, and respected."
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Steven Worrall, Corporate Vice-President
Microsoft Australia & New Zealand
"Our ambition is to fully represent the population of people with disabilities across the globe, and we take that seriously."
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Jenny Lay-Flurrie
Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft
"By leveraging our platform and working collaboratively with partners, Microsoft helps drive change and address critical issues impacting the rights of our employees and those in the communities where we live and work."
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Fred Humphries, Corporate Vice President
US Government Affairs, Microsoft
"Tapping into the insights from experts in academia and engaging in discussions that reflect varied contexts, we are able to deepen our awareness of the contours and nuances of racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in India."
Discover how Microsoft’s culture of inclusion powers innovation
We’re building a workplace where every identity is seen, every voice is valued, and our collective growth fuels global impact. Explore how we bring our values to life—together.
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.
Explore & Learn
It’s a culture we build through action. Explore real voices and lived experiences shaping how we grow—together.
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.
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.
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