Tuesday’s independent report recommended that Microsoft continue efforts to increase the percentage of women in leadership positions.
Microsoft Corp. announced enhanced policies it said are meant to prevent sexual harassment and gender discrimination, in response to an independent review that outlined areas where the software giant should improve.
The new policies, made public Tuesday along with a 50-page report by the law firm that conducted the review, followed an unexpected victory by activist shareholders last year when the company’s annual investor meeting passed a proposal demanding greater disclosure around sexual-harassment issues.