Best Practices in Talent Management: How the World's Leading Corporations Manage, Develop, and Retain Top Talent

INTRODUCTION

The opportunity for ongoing learning and development is a commitment Microsoft makes to all employees. Microsoft invests more than $375 million annually in formal education programs directed at the employee, manager, and leader, offered by the Corporate Learning and Development groups and other profession-specific learning groups throughout the company.

In addition to the development offered to all employees, Microsoft invests in a smaller group of employees who have the potential for, and strong interest in, taking on more senior, critical roles as individual contributors or managers. These individuals are identified and considered for more focused career development, which may include participation in one of several professional ...