Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say

Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary exit packages to approximately 60,000 employees worldwide, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce expenses and align its workforce with a focus on artificial intelligence. This initiative provides eligible staff an option to transition out of the company with support.

• Around 60,000 employees are eligible for the voluntary exit offer.
• The program targets cost reduction and adapting the workforce for AI initiatives.
• Eligible employees are at the VP level and below in specific teams across the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K.
• Certain roles, such as those in data centers and sales, are excluded from the offer.
• Chief People Officer Amy Coleman communicated the offer, framing it as a flexible choice for employees.
• Similar to standard severance, the packages offer benefits; a previous buyout for retirement-age staff saw 30% acceptance among 8,750 eligible.

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