Chuck Edward, Microsoft Microsoft’s mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. To make this a reality, Microsoft is revamping its leadership principles and driving a cultural transformation. Operating on a global scale brings a unique challenge and now more than ever, talent acquisition is at the forefront for Microsoft. Come learn about the Microsoft journey from “staffing” to Global Talent Acquisition: one where disparate, decentralized teams came together into one cohesive function spanning almost 50 countries around the world. One where it’s not just about filling jobs, but instead sourcing, engaging and converting talent that can change the world. Check out the best of Talent Connect: http://bit.ly/2e5ojNe

2. ​Chuck Edward
Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Microsoft
Microsoft’s Transformation through the
Eyes of Talent Acquisition

3. Microsoft’s Journey

4. Microsoft History
Bill Gates
A PC on every
desktop
Steve Ballmer
Windows!
Windows!
Windows!

5. Microsoft History
Satya Nadella
Mobile First,
Cloud First

6. Transforming the company
“Our ambitions are bold and so
must be our desire to change
and evolve our culture.”
Satya Nadella

9. Transforming Talent
Acquisition

10. Microsoft “Staffing”Microsoft Global Talent Acquisition
Talent
Segments
Geographical
Hubs
Centers of
Excellence

11. Recruit and develop world changing talent and capabilities
GTA Strategic Pillars
Talent That Can Change The World
Deliver the workforce plan and the
highest impact hires through
external sourcing and talent
pipelining.
Hire talent that will transform
Microsoft.
• Compete
• Diversity
• Core
• Pivotal
Harness the power and passion of
our workforce to attract and land
future employees and customers.
An ecosystem of processes,
systems, and tools that enable
productivity and impact.
Leverage the right data to drive
decision making and outcomes.
External Focus Differentiated
Hiring
Foundational
Recruiting Culture
Enable Global
Scale & Impact
Data Driven
Outcomes

12. Countries Represented
● Microsoft WW: 113
● GTA WW: 45
Microsoft and Talent Acquisition Coverage

13. Deep Dives

14. Recruit and develop world changing talent and capabilities
GTA Strategic Pillars
Talent That Can Change The World
Deliver the workforce plan and the
highest impact hires through
external sourcing and talent
pipelining.
Hire talent that will transform
Microsoft.
• Compete
• Diversity
• Core
• Pivotal
Harness the power and passion of
our workforce to attract and land
future employees and customers.
An ecosystem of processes,
systems, and tools that enable
productivity and impact.
Leverage the right data to drive
decision making and outcomes.
External Focus Differentiated
Hiring
Foundational
Recruiting Culture
Enable Global
Scale & Impact
Data Driven
Outcomes

15. Recruit and develop world changing talent and capabilities
GTA Strategic Pillars
Talent That Can Change The World
Deliver the workforce plan and the
highest impact hires through
external sourcing and talent
pipelining.
Hire talent that will transform
Microsoft.
• Compete
• Diversity
• Core
• Pivotal
Harness the power and passion of
our workforce to attract and land
future employees and customers.
An ecosystem of processes,
systems, and tools that enable
productivity and impact.
Leverage the right data to drive
decision making and outcomes.
External Focus Differentiated
Hiring
Foundational
Recruiting Culture
Enable Global
Scale & Impact
Data Driven
Outcomes

16. Differentiated Hiring
Alignment
Core/Pivotal
Compete
Diversity
Strategy
Sourcing Practice
Centralized
Dedicated
Skills
Market
Supply/Demand
Insights
Dedicated efforts that enable our business to scale efficiently, advance
strategic priorities, and enhance a diverse & inclusive culture.

17. Recruit and develop world changing talent and capabilities
GTA Strategic Pillars
Talent That Can Change The World
Deliver the workforce plan and the
highest impact hires through
external sourcing and talent
pipelining.
Hire talent that will transform
Microsoft.
• Compete
• Diversity
• Core
• Pivotal
Harness the power and passion of
our workforce to attract and land
future employees and customers.
An ecosystem of processes,
systems, and tools that enable
productivity and impact.
Leverage the right data to drive
decision making and outcomes.
External Focus Differentiated
Hiring
Foundational
Recruiting Culture
Enable Global
Scale & Impact
Data Driven
Outcomes

18. Recruit and develop world changing talent and capabilities
GTA Strategic Pillars
Talent That Can Change The World
Deliver the workforce plan and the
highest impact hires through
external sourcing and talent
pipelining.
Hire talent that will transform
Microsoft.
• Compete
• Diversity
• Core
• Pivotal
Harness the power and passion of
our workforce to attract and land
future employees and customers.
An ecosystem of processes,
systems, and tools that enable
productivity and impact.
Leverage the right data to drive
decision making and outcomes.
External Focus Differentiated
Hiring
Foundational
Recruiting Culture
Enable Global
Scale & Impact
Data Driven
Outcomes

20. Recruiting Culture

21. Building a Recruiting Culture
Provide Clarity
Articulate & Understand
Create Experiences
Foundational
Recruiting
Culture
Harness the power
and passion of our
workforce to attract
and land future
employees and
customers
Reinforce
Muscle Memory

22. Reflection

23. Learnings
Change takes courage
Time bound decisions help
Need to perform while transforming
Authenticity is the amplifier
Question the unquestionable
Have patience in the right doses –
global takes time
Governance + Consistency = Scale

24. Yet

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