After facing a round of criticism on social media Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella quickly took back his Karma Remark on women working in the IT industry. Earlier, while answering a question about Women who feel uncomfortable about asking for a raise Nadella answered that “it’s a good karma, it will come back”. Nadella was giving an interview to Marial Kalwe on the sidelines of a conference celebrating women participation in the computer industry.
As soon as booing for Nadella started on tweeter he took on the social network to take back his worlds and clarify his stand.
Was inarticulate re how women should ask for raise. Our industry must close gender pay gap so a raise is not needed because of a bias #GHC14
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) October 9, 2014
Here is Mr. Satya Nadella’s letter to his employees to clear his stand on gender equality in IT industry
All – Today I was interviewed on stage by Maria Klawe at the Grace Hopper Conference – I encourage you to watch the video. It was great to spend time with so many women passionate about technology. I was honored to be a part of it and I left the conference energized and inspired.
Toward the end of the interview, Maria asked me what advice I would offer women who are not comfortable asking for pay raises. I answered that question completely wrong. Without a doubt I wholeheartedly support programs at Microsoft and in the industry that bring more women into technology and close the pay gap. I believe men and women should get equal pay for equal work. And when it comes to career advice on getting a raise when you think it’s deserved, Maria’s advice was the right advice. If you think you deserve a raise, you should just ask.
I said I was looking forward to the Grace Hopper Conference to learn, and I certainly learned a valuable lesson. I look forward to speaking with you at our monthly Q&A next week and am happy to answer any question you have.
Satya
