Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees

Microsoft is providing voluntary buyout options with financial assistance to as many as 60,000 workers globally.

• Up to 60,000 staff members in the US, UK, Canada, and India are eligible for the exit packages.
• Chief people officer Amy Coleman announced the plan to reduce headcount without resorting to compulsory layoffs.
• Teams spanning AI experiences, Copilot, Windows, Xbox, and HR are included in the offering.
• The initiative follows a previous round that eliminated 4,800 jobs, mostly affecting gaming and sales divisions.
• According to internal guidelines, eligibility is not determined by age, tenure, or performance metrics.

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