Labor & HR

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Severance to 8,750 U.S. Workers

Microsoft offered voluntary severance packages to approximately 8,750 U.S.-based employees (roughly 7% of the workforce) in April, reflecting the broader tech capex-versus-headcount tradeoff across major platforms.

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