I thought the article was more about coducive HR policies of a major American MNC and not about cricket! calling it article on cricket is not understanding the whole article and sense behind it
I am appalled by the comments on this article. While the article may sound as a news item, the Microsoft example is valuable knowledge for Indian companies going global and hiring non-Indian workers. It points out how important it is to understand the cultural background of employees and design non-financial perks around it. Microsoft, in this case, realized the large numbers of Indians working for them and decided to instill a community feeling among those workers. Thus people build personal relationships both inside and outside the company. At the end of the day, a bunch of happy employees can only do good for the company. It will reduce employee turnover and increase productivity.
RE:Useless topic
by mihir on Sep 10, 2007 12:47 PM
Not useless,if you are staying here and playing for the league. They have tennis ball tourney too and Microsoft reimburses 100$ per year for the group sports you play. I really find home away from home when I am playing cricket here. Nothing beats the feeling of hitting a ball from the middle of the bat! some of us play, while rest comment on Sachin's timings on a pan-joint gathering and still few find a cricketing article useless. -Mihir.
RE:Useless topic
by on Sep 22, 2007 02:35 PM
we,the indian should proud of cricket lovers who live outside the country.they got such a stong feeling of home when they play or watch the cricket.i must appriciate MICROSOFT who care for its employee in such manner.
RE:Microsoft -why do u want to become a loser???
by Anil Sharma on Sep 10, 2007 12:32 PM
U r the most pathetic person on this earth. Few days back, when India won the match, u were high on praise for Sourav Ganguly and now see!!! Just a perfect Example of stupid cricket fan
RE:Microsoft -why do u want to become a loser???
by Mehaboob Ibrahim on Sep 10, 2007 12:56 PM
the big money you are talking about is because of the crowd that follows the game.. the sponsors want to reach the crowd and what better way than cricket in India... so if we want them to play well just put a pause to all the hype.. let them win the game and the respect.. cricketers should be treated more like Spartans and less like Politicians/Actors...
RE:Microsoft -why do u want to become a loser???
by Anoop Kumar on Sep 10, 2007 12:26 PM
If that so why u r wasting ur time in reading the articles on cricket.
RE:Microsoft -why do u want to become a loser???
by attacker on Sep 11, 2007 10:24 AM
right said sourav.. cricket is da sluggish sports.. and its still alive only bcoz of india.
