MICROSOFT JOINS HACR AS A CORPORATE MEMBER

The MICROSOFT JOINS HACR AS A CORPORATE MEMBER

Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is pleased to welcome Microsoft Corporation to its family of corporate members. Microsoft joins a growing number of companies committed to corporate responsibility and increasing Hispanic inclusion within its business operations.

"We are very pleased to welcome Microsoft as a corporate member of HACR," said HACR President and CEO Carlos F. Orta. “By becoming part of our organization, Microsoft shows a clear commitment to Hispanic inclusion. We look forward to innovating together and we’re excited about the opportunities that this partnership has to offer.”

“As a large company selling products and services globally, Microsoft has the opportunity to acquire a rich mixture of employees with varied skills, experiences and perspectives, which allows for greater problem solving and more creative innovation," said Gwen Houston, Microsoft’s General Manager, Diversity & Inclusion. “This collaboration of cultures, ideas and different perspectives is considered an organizational asset. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with HACR to achieve these business outcomes.”

Global Diversity and Inclusion is a long-term business principal that is linked to the current and future success of Microsoft. It is critical to the company’s goals. In order to lead in today’s competitive marketplace, Microsoft continues to develop the best and most globally diverse talent. A workforce that is representative of the markets that the company serves offers distinct competitive advantages, such as heightened consumer insight, greater creativity, and real-time market innovation. Microsoft is committed to helping Hispanics throughout the U.S. realize their full potential today and tomorrow. In the last several years, Microsoft has committed millions of dollars in cash and software to community organizations, educational institutions and human service agencies serving the Hispanic community.

Added Fred Humphries, Microsoft’s Managing Director of U.S. Government Affairs, “Microsoft is proud to join HACR, which is one of the most important Hispanic advocacy organizations in this country. As a leader in business, employment and innovation, Microsoft shares many common goals with HACR.We look forward to working together to promote diversity, skills and talent development that support the vital contributions of Hispanic workers to the success ofour company and our industry.”

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