Public policy influences everyone’s daily life. Good public policy requires that everyone’s voice be heard. Often found at the intersection where government, corporate, community and private interests meet, decisions must be reached on myriad issues: What’s the role of government in ensuring internet safety for children? How can Microsoft and other business leaders help to address the growing threat of identity theft? What do elected officials and community leaders need to understand about the impact of the digital divide on people’s lives?

Microsoft’s Global Corporate Affairs group, which includes professionals focused on government relations and public policy advocacy, industry outreach, regulatory counsel and compliance advice and community engagement programs, is our public voice on important issues.

• Government, industry and regulatory affairs employees are corporate ambassadors to every level of government—local, state, national and international. They contribute knowledgeable insights required for sound public policy decision-making, cultivate mutually beneficial relationships and advocate on technology-related policy issues.

• Our community engagement professionals manage nearly $500 million in corporate community investments in thousands of inter-governmental and nonprofit organizations around the world. This group also oversees employee engagement programs that encourage Microsoft’s workforce to give generously of their time and money to improve the lives of others.

If you enjoy discussing important issues with people from all walks of life and are skilled in government or community relations, explore the opportunities to become part of the Corporate Affairs team.

For more information on our global citizenship effort, visit us at: http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/