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Microsoft plans voluntary buyouts for U.S. workers
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Microsoft will offer voluntary buyouts to some U.S. employees at senior director level and below.
WHO: Microsoft
WHAT: Plans first-ever voluntary employee buyouts for up to 7% of its U.S. workforce
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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