Microsoft offers voluntary exit to about 27% of its workforce
The offer covers roughly 60,000 employees in the US, UK, India and Canada; those who accept will leave the company on December 31.
Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit offer open to roughly 60,000 employees, about 27% of its total workforce, according to pcgamer.com. The offer is limited to staff in the US, UK, India and Canada.
Employees who accept the offer will leave the company on December 31. Chief people officer Amy Coleman described the programme in a memo to employees.
Microsoft did not specify whether Xbox, its gaming division, is among the businesses taking part in the offer.
Earlier cost cuts
In April, Microsoft ran its first-ever voluntary buyout programme for US employees. In July, it laid off roughly 4,800 people.
According to a CNN report, the buyout offer is part of Microsoft's effort to balance its spending on AI services.
Quick answers
How many Microsoft employees are eligible for the voluntary exit offer?
Roughly 60,000, about 27% of Microsoft's total workforce, in the US, UK, India and Canada.
When will employees who accept the offer leave Microsoft?
They will leave the company on December 31.
Is Xbox included in the offer?
Microsoft did not specify whether Xbox is among the participating businesses.