Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella speaks at Microsoft headquarters, in Redmond, Wash., April 4, 2025. Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees — roughly 27% of its global workforce — as the company tries to control costs while investing heavily in AI.
TL;DR
- Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees.
- This represents roughly 27% of the company's global workforce.
- The offer is available in the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.
- Employees have until early December to accept the offer.
- The program provides financial support and career-planning resources.
- Eligible areas reportedly include AI experiences, Copilot, finance, HR, Xbox, and Windows and Devices.