Microsoft is offering a voluntary retirement buyout to certain US employees who meet a specific age-plus-service threshold. The company says eligibility is based on years worked at Microsoft and current age adding up to 70 or more. Workers who qualify may choose retirement early under the program, reshaping workforce planning and payroll costs.
As markets stay unpredictable, Indian companies are increasingly hiring retired senior executives back into operational leadership roles. Firms say these veterans bring decades of institutional knowledge, crisis management experience, and strategic judgment—skills that help ensure continuity and support sustainable growth during fast-changing conditions.
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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed a historic milestone with over 9 crore subscribers. Enrolments hit their highest level in FY 2025-26 since the scheme began in 2015. APY promises a guaranteed monthly pension of up to Rs 5,000 after age 60, with spouse coverage and returns to nominees—aimed at broader social security for working Indians.
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