Microsoft is already one the leading product based global IT companies in the world with millions of dollars turnover each year. It is also one of the most successful companies in the world in various domains like computer hardware, cloud-based infrastructure, security etc. However, any company has scope for improvement for certain areas and so is Microsoft. I think what many big companies lack including Microsoft is the good acquaintance with soft skills. Soft skills are extremely essential within a team for various purposes. As indicated by the 2007 Every Promise, Every Child: Turning Failure into Action report, an expansive rate of youngsters planning to enter the workforce over the next two decades are altogether ailing in the soft or applied skills , such as teamwork, decision-making, and communication that will help them become effective employees and managers. Likewise, in a Job Outlook 2008 overview directed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the t
op qualities searched for in new contracts by 276 employer respondents were all soft skills: communication ability, a strong work ethic, initiative, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Ultimately, the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) found that while qualifications (degrees and endorsements) are critical, it is the advancement of soft skills (those that are more social than technical) that is basic to building up a strong, energetic workforce. Interestingly, look into additionally recommends that soft skills are not only imperative for first-time employees. As per a survey discharged in June 2008 by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), many workplace soft skills have become more important for the experienced professional. These abilities incorporate critical thinking/problem solving, leadership, professionalism/work ethic, teamwork/collaboration, and adaptability/flexibility. Microsoft though one of the leading MNCs in the world, have to work on these soft skills.