Microsoft to review its sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Microsoft to review its sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies Includes allegations against Bill Gates. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 18 Jan 2022 22 comments Microsoft will review the effectiveness of its sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies and practices. This will include a review into allegations against senior leaders, including Bill Gates who stepped down from the Microsoft Board in 2020. A thorough and transparent report is expected in the spring of 2022 for employees, shareholders and the public. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast Special: Xbox buying Activision Blizzard. The news of the review was released last week, but the timing is intriguing in the wake of Microsoft's $70bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which is embroiled in an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit. The review is in response to an advisory shareholder resolution during the 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting and will be carried out by law firm Arent Fox, as shared in a document from Microsoft. "Our culture remains our number one priority and the entire Board appreciates the critical importance of a safe and inclusive environment for all Microsoft employees," said Satya Nadella, Microsoft's Chairman and CEO. "We're committed not just to reviewing the report but learning from the assessment so we can continue to improve the experiences of our employees. I embrace this comprehensive review as an opportunity to continue to get better". The review will include an analysis of policies, practices and commitments to create a safe, inclusive work environment; a summary of sexual harassment investigations since 2019 as well as data on the number of cases and their resolution; and the steps taken to hold employees accountable for sexual harassment and/or gender discrimination. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store