# Microsoft is offering about 7% of its US workforce the option to retire early.

*business · news · 2026-04-24 · Cable News Network*

## Key points

- Microsoft is offering a one-time early retirement program to about 7% of its US workforce.
- Eligible employees must have an age and years of service totaling at least 70.
- This is the first time Microsoft has implemented a voluntary buyout program of this kind.
- The program targets employees at the senior director level and below, with notifications on May 7.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Block
**Countries:** United States

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