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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees

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Briefings

Microsoft announced voluntary buyout offers to approximately 60,000 employees in the US, UK, Canada, and India to replace planned layoffs. The initiative provides financial support and career planning resources to staff leaving the company, specifically targeting AI, Copilot, and human resources teams. This move aims to reduce headcount without triggering additional layoffs, though the exact number of affected roles remains unspecified.

Key points

• Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees across the US, UK, Canada, and India.
• Staffers in AI experiences, Copilot, CoreAI, Windows + Devices, Xbox, finance, and human resources teams are eligible for the offer.

Context

Microsoft is reducing staff without another round of layoffs. The initiative provides financial support and career planning resources to staff leaving the company.

Limitations

The exact number of affected roles is unspecified. The announcement covers only the US, UK, Canada, and India, with no data on global impact or specific dates beyond the publication date.

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