Microsoft will investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Bill Gates and the results may be released in the spring

On January 15, The comprehensive foreign media reported that Microsoft Company said that it had hired an external law firm to investigate the effectiveness of Microsoft's workplace sexual harassment policy and investigate the allegations of sexual harassment by its founder Bill Gates. The survey report is scheduled to be published this spring.

Microsoft has hired the law firm of Arent Fox to review Microsoft's sexual harassment and sexism policies and publish a summary of past findings into how the company handled allegations by executives such as Bill Gates.

Arent Fox will reportedly prepare a report detailing the effectiveness of its internal policies on sexual harassment and sexism in the workplace. Prior to this, shareholders were under constant pressure to address the issue.

Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft Corporation, said he understands the importance of maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all employees in the company. He added: "I accept all the full investigations as a chance to continue to become better. ”

The report will be released to employees, shareholders and the public this spring.

Previously reported, in 2019, Microsoft received a report that Bill Gates had an improper relationship with an employee in 2000. A Microsoft spokesperson had told the media that a committee on the board hired a law firm to conduct an investigation. Gates left Microsoft's board in early 2020. But Bill Gates' spokesman said his decision to step down had nothing to do with the incident.