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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees FAST-MOVING

Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit program targeting approximately 60,000 employees, representing about 27% of its global workforce. The initiative is available to eligible staff in the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, specifically those at level 70 or below, which includes general managers and some vice presidents.

Chief People Officer Amy Coleman described the move as a way to create greater flexibility as the company evolves. The program is intended to help employees transition to new roles with financial support and career-planning resources, rather than through compulsory layoffs. Eligible employees must make their decisions by December, with departures slated for December 31.

The restructuring comes as Microsoft redirects significant resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. This follows previous workforce reductions earlier this year, including a voluntary retirement program in April that saw about 8,750 U.S. employees participate, and a layoff of approximately 4,800 workers in July.

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