What is voluntary retirement programme that Microsoft is offering its 8500-plus employees

 Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to approximately 7% of its US workforce, marking its first such program in 51 years. This softer approach, unlike previous layoffs, aims to manage costs and reputation amid stock price pressure and AI infrastructure spending. The offer, based on an age and tenure formula, provides a choice for eligible employees. Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to approximately 7% of its US workforce, marking its first such program in 51 years. This softer approach, unlike previous layoffs, aims to manage costs and reputation amid stock price pressure and AI infrastructure spending. The offer, based on an age and tenure formula, provides a choice for eligible employees.