Microsoft offers buyout with up to 39 weeks' pay and 5 years of healthcare

Microsoft has announced a voluntary retirement buyout program for long-serving U.S. employees. Eligible workers can receive up to 39 weeks of severance pay, five years of continued healthcare coverage, and extended stock vesting under the one-time offer. The program targets employees who have been with the company for many years, providing a financial incentive to retire early. This move is part of Microsoft's broader workforce management strategy, allowing the company to streamline operations while offering a generous exit package. The details were reported by Quartz, highlighting the terms as notably comprehensive compared to typical buyout packages in the tech industry.