Microsoft upgrades perks to keep talent; big options grants, titles highlight effort to end dot-com defections

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In an effort to retain the best talent, Microsoft Corp. has set up employee rewards that include extra vacation time and big stock option grants. Executives and programmers are the recipients. The option-grants are regarded as huge by people in the know. some received option-grants five times greater than normal.

Methods, Management, Human resource management, Ballmer, Steve, Employee retention

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Microsoft's Web effort raises questions

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Microsoft's new Internet service initiative 'HailStorm' is raising questions about privacy issues and consumer rights on the Internet. Additionally, critics wonder if the software concern will be able to convince customers to pay for this new service.

Services introduction, Services, Internet security, Company service introduction, Service introduction

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Microsoft bases new Web effort in Fargo--yep

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With the acquisition of Great Palins Software Inc., in Fargo, North Dakota, Microsoft plans for the new subsidiary to be a springboard in which to offer business services. The celebration of the merger in Fargo will include 'down-home' fare in honor of CEO's Doug Burgum and Steve Ballmer.

Organizational history, Systems Software Pkgs, Analysis, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Acquisitions and mergers, Location, Company organization, Fargo, North Dakota, Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Dynamics GP

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