Microsoft (MSFT) Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 7% of Workforce
Published on Β· Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowMicrosoft (MSFT) plans its first voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of its U.S. workforce, targeting workers at senior director level and below. Approximately 228,000 employees are currently with the company as of June 2025. This initiative comes as Microsoft ramps up spending on data centers in response to the demand from cloud clients. Furthermore, changes in stock distribution are being implemented, allowing managers more flexibility in employee compensation.
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