{"id":858,"date":"2026-06-01T19:06:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanhomejournals.com\/?p=858"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:06:51","slug":"internal-microsoft-employee-surveys-reveal-how-sentiment-is-changing-inside-the-software-giant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanhomejournals.com\/?p=858","title":{"rendered":"Internal Microsoft employee surveys reveal how sentiment is changing inside the software giant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microsoft employees are feeling more “energized” and “empowered” to do meaningful work, and worse about coaching, feedback, and motivation from managers.<\/p>\n

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That’s according to a recent internal memo that highlights the results of the company’s latest employee surveys.<\/p>\n

In the memo, Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman shared what she called the “top strengths” and “top opportunities” from employee surveys.<\/p>\n

The company has increased performance pressure on staff in recent quarters. It’s also overhauled the HR organization responsible for pay and promotion policies, and offered a buyout for some employees who want to retire.<\/p>\n

“While much of this feedback is encouraging, I also know we are in a time of intense and exciting change. Many of you shared feelings of uncertainty and pressure as the work evolves,” Coleman wrote in the memo, which was viewed Business Insider.<\/p>\n

“The leadership team and I hear that, and we’re committed to being more transparent, communicating more frequently, and giving context wherever we can,” she added.<\/p>\n

Employee Signals<\/h2>\n

In Microsoft’s twice-yearly “Employee Signals” survey, employees responded most favorably to the following questions:<\/p>\n