Our new WorkingNation film Microsoft: Fostering Global Talent with a Vision to Empower the World delves into the unique culture of tech giant Microsoft’s work environment, looking at the company’s commitment to nurturing international talent, driven by a corporate mission to create an inclusive environment in which every employee thrives.

Microsoft’s Silicon Valley campus opened in March of 2022, embracing a philosophy in which the convergence of international talent and a transformative culture takes precedence over mere academic qualifications. Two distinct stories unfold, highlighting the impact of this approach on individual growth and career success.

Thriving and Growing Inside a Corporate Giant

The film looks at the impact of this approach through the stories of Namrita Grover, principal manager of data science at Microsoft, and Shawn Villaron, the VP and general manager of PowerPoint at Microsoft Bay Area.

Namrita Grover’s journey to a principal manager role in data science at Microsoft exemplifies this transformative power. Namrita moved to the U.S. from India for her family and was a stay-at-home mom for over a decade before she began with Microsoft. At Microsoft, she says, she has been able to thrive and grow into her position because of the work flexibility and the nurturing trust the company has given her.

Shawn Villaron never graduated from college, yet soared to success at Microsoft. Fueled by his passion for work and backed by his exceptional skills, he says he now has a thriving career that he loves. His belief in Microsoft and their approach to the corporate culture is uplifting, showcasing the impact of a non-traditional pathway.

This documentary brings to light how a nurturing, trusting, and cultivating work environment leads to loyal, healthy, and happy employees.

Recognition for Its Employee-Centric Environment

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services headquartered at the Microsoft Redmond campus located in Redmond, Washington, United States.

That committment to its employees and community has led to many awards and recognitions, including by the American Opportunity Index (AOI), which identified Microsoft as a top employer in 2023 and 2022.

AOI is a analysis of the nation’s top 250 biggest companies – and their investment in their employees and their careers – from Harvard Business School, Burning Glass Institute, and Schultz Family Foundation.

Read more about the 2023 American Opportunity Index report here.

What It's Like to Work at Microsoft

We follow a day in the life of two Microsoft employees inside Microsoft's new Silicon Valley campus. See why Microsoft has such a high ranking on the American Opportunity Index, a corporate scorecard on companies' enablement of worker advancement.