Microsoft chief executive is promising to boost employee compensation amid continued low unemployment across the U.S. and high inflation.

Satya Nadella told Microsoft employees Monday that the software giant plans to nearly double its global budget for merit-based salary raises, a person familiar with the announcement said. Mr. Nadella also said the company would increase annual stock compensation by at least 25%, the person said.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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