Microsoft opens voluntary buyouts for thousands of US employees amid AI shift
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to around 7% of its US employees as it adapts to an AI-first future, with eligible employees being those at senior director level and below with a combined age and years of service of at least 70. The move is part of a broader shift in the tech industry as companies rethink hiring, compensation, and certain roles due to the growing influence of generative AI.
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to a section of its US employees for the first time in its 51-year history. Around 7% of its US workforce is eligible, specifically those at senior director level and below with a combined age and years of service of at least 70. The company has employed around 2,28,000 people globally as of mid-2025, with roughly 1,25,000 based in the United States. Microsoft has been investing billions in data centres to support cloud clients running advanced AI models. The tech giant is also changing its compensation structure and simplifying performance reviews. The AI shift is redefining roles and organisational structures within the company.
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