Microsoft Launches First Voluntary Retirement Scheme in Company History

10 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 23

Microsoft has announced its first-ever voluntary retirement program for long-serving US employees.
Eligible staff whose age plus years of service total at least 70 can opt for the buyout, with generous company support.
The move comes as Microsoft adjusts its rewards system and faces industry shifts driven by artificial intelligence and changing talent needs.

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