Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 staff
The buyout covers employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada as Microsoft expands its AI infrastructure spending.
Key facts
Story- Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees in four countries, including India.
- The offer covers roughly 27% of its global workforce, per AFP's reading of the figures.
- Some roles, such as data centre, sales and marketing staff, are excluded from the scheme.
What's new
Microsoft has offered voluntary exit packages to some employees in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Reports put the number at about 60,000 people. Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Amy Coleman announced the programme on Monday. Staff at vice-president level and below can apply, with a few exceptions.
Why it matters
For employees in India, the offer gives a choice to leave with financial support and career planning help. Those who stay may see changes in how teams are shaped. The move also shows how large tech firms are reshuffling staff while they pour money into AI and cloud infrastructure.
What others say
Scroll.in, citing AFP, reported that about 30% of eligible employees have already opted in, according to CNBC. Coleman said the offer reflects the company's effort to adapt to changing business needs, and she described it as giving staff more ways to shape their next chapter. Gadgets 360 reported that the programme is time-limited and that participation depends on each business's priorities and customer commitments.
What we don't know yet
The reports do not say how much money each employee will receive. It is also unclear how many staff will ultimately leave, and whether further job cuts will follow.
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