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The various benefits and policies that Microsoft employees are able to
Policy parameters make use of are part of the most modern and progressive standards in
Human Resource Management studies.
Development & ● Through the Microsoft CARES policy, Microsoft provides support
oversight to families caring for children with learning or behavioral
challenges at no cost. Providing high-level experts and guidance
that offer a variety of resources, training and support.
● Microsoft offers Mental Health Leave, acknowledging that time
off for the benefit of mental health is equally as important as sick
leave.
● The Microsoft CARES Employee Assistance Program is designed to
provide a broad spectrum of services of to combat life challenges
and help with stress-management solutions.

● The Microsoft CARES policy prevents health issues related to
stress and financial consequences of mental-health related issues
Outcomes affecting work and family.
● Microsoft’s Mental Health Leave prevents burn-out and
employee turnover and supports a healthy work-life balance.

BAD PRACTICES FROM BDF

Testimonial N°1/bad practice

Thematic SOCIAL ISOLATION / REMOTE WORK
Name of the worker Sandra
(it can be anonymous)

Country The Netherlands

Occupation Administrative Assistant in the area of Mortgage offers at
Rabobank

0. Problematic I started working at the Rabobank during the pandemic, which
situation in my job/my meant that I also had to learn my job at home and also had to
organisation regarding meet and get to know my colleagues online. In general, it was
flexible work facilitated in a very good manner and we all had a lot of support
and guidance for our tasks. However, whenever you had
questions, you had to find someone who was available and ask
them if they had time etc. Where in the office it feels a little less
like a barrier, since you can just ask. Furthermore, it is more
difficult to get to know your colleagues and catching up with them
online.