Microsoft launches voluntary exit program for up to 60,000 staff as AI expansion continues
Microsoft announced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in several countries, covering up to 60,000 workers while the company expands its artificial intelligence operations.
Microsoft has rolled out a voluntary exit program for eligible staff in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada as it scales its artificial intelligence business and reshapes work structures. The initiative, announced on Oct. 26, targets employees in selected teams, with participation contingent on business priorities, customer commitments and workforce needs. > "The offer will provide financial support and career-planning resources to employees who are considering leaving the company," said Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s executive vice-president and chief people officer. The programme is designed to affect up to 60,000 workers across the listed regions, reflecting the firm’s broader strategy to align its talent pool with the demands of its growing AI infrastructure investments.