"Our hope is that this program gives those eligible the choice to take that next step on their own terms, with generous company support, said Amy Coleman, Microsoft's executive vice president and chief people officer."
"The program offers financial incentives for eligible employees to leave voluntarily, providing an alternative to layoffs. Microsoft has not said whether roles vacated through the program will be backfilled."
Microsoft is initiating voluntary retirement buyouts for approximately 8,750 employees, representing 7% of its US workforce. This marks the company's first buyout program in its 51-year history. The initiative targets US-based employees at the senior director level and below, aligning with increased capital spending on AI infrastructure. The program aims to provide financial incentives for voluntary departures, offering an alternative to layoffs. Previous layoffs included 6,000 employees in May 2025 and 9,000 in July, focusing on efficiency and AI-driven productivity.
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