Microsoft is planning to get rid of more US employees through its first voluntary buyout program, cnbc Report. The buyout program will reportedly be offered to “U.S. employees at the senior director level and below, who have years of employment and are age 70 or older,” and could cover up to 7 percent of the company’s U.S. workforce.
With about 125,000 employees in the US by June 2025, this could mean up to 8,750 will be offered paid exits when Microsoft launches its program in May. This is a smaller figure than the 15,000 or more employees the company laid off in May and July of 2025, but still significant, especially if most employees take the buyout.
“Our hope is that this program gives eligible people the option to take the next step on their own terms with the company’s generous support,” Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s executive vice president and chief people officer, shared in a memo. cnbc.
Engadget has contacted Microsoft to confirm the existence of the voluntary buyout program and other details. cnbc Informed. We will update this article if we get any response.
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