After taking charge, Brummel announced a plan to significantly revamp some of the existing HR management practices at the company. She announced a plan named 'myMicrosoft,' which included developing appropriate systems to enhance communication between the employees and the HR department, making changes in the company's performance review system, introducing several new employee benefits, and designing new workplaces in an effort to attract and retain employees. The case analyzes in detail the HR initiatives taken by Brummel. It ends with a discussion on the benefits realized from the initiatives implemented by her.