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Why Companies Are Paying You to Quit
04 November 2026

Why Companies Are Paying You to Quit

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Last week, Microsoft announced that the company is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees. Like much of corporate America, the tech giant is facing pressure to increase AI spending and shave costs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter reports that buyouts are becoming a trend. These kinds of programs offer a tempting solution for companies that want to avoid the disruption and backlash that comes from mass layoffs. Imani Moise hosts.



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