Microsoft weighs voluntary exits to trim US staff as AI push continues
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Microsoft is reportedly offering a voluntary buyout to up to 7% of its US workforce in May, limited to employees at senior director level and below whose combined years of service and age total 70 or more, potentially affecting as many as 8,750 workers. The move follows 2025 layoffs and reflects ongoing heavy investment in AI infrastructure; CNBC reported the plan, and Engadget has asked Microsoft for comment.
- Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7 percent of its employees Engadget
- Microsoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce CNBC
- Employee buyouts like Microsoft’s could become more common. Here’s what workers need to know. MarketWatch
- Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer The New York Times
- Microsoft Offers Buyouts to About 7% of US Workers Bloomberg.com
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