Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees across four countries

Eligible teams and excluded groups

The program targets employees at the vice president level and below. Participation includes teams working on AI experiences, Copilot, Windows, Xbox, finance, and human resources. Staff in marketing, commercial sales, cybersecurity, data centers, and quantum computing are not eligible for this specific offer.

Company workforce context

Microsoft currently employs about 223,000 people globally as of the end of June. This new initiative follows a previous voluntary retirement plan offered in April that reached roughly seven percent of the US workforce. The company stated this move aims to provide flexibility while it evolves its approach to change.

Executive statement on transition

Amy Coleman, chief people officer, said the offer gives eligible employees a new choice to make a transition with support. She noted that participating organizations can use this method to adapt their workforce to changing needs. The company did not provide further details when asked for comment.