Microsoft (MSFT) reportedly plans first voluntary employee buyout in Cos. history, CNBC reports

Microsoft's move to initiate its first voluntary employee buyout signals a strategic shift that could optimize workforce efficiency and reduce costs.

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Ukraine President Zelensky, European Commission President von der Leyen, and EU's Costa in joint statement say Ukraine should get first disbursement from EUR 90bln loan in Q2

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Microsoft (MSFT) reportedly plans first voluntary employee buyout in Cos. history, CNBC reports

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During the last two days, 4 Iranian oil tankers successfully crossed the US blockade and entered Iranian waters, Tasnim reports citing Tankers Trekkers

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Mexican President says will sell 1mln bbls of crude oil to Japan

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