Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees, according to reports cited by TechCrunch. The offer applies to eligible employees at the vice president level and below on select teams in the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K. Some data center, sales, and marketing employees are excluded.

Why it matters

The move shows how Microsoft is adjusting its workforce and costs as it reorganizes around AI. It may affect staffing plans and organizational changes across teams in several countries.

Key points

  • Buyouts are available in the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K.
  • Employees at the vice president level and below on select teams are eligible.
  • Data center, sales, and marketing employees are among those excluded.

Sources: TechCrunch, The Verge