Microsoft plans first ever voluntary retirement: What is it and who is eligible? All you need to know
Microsoft is planning its first-ever voluntary retirement buyout for US employees, with around 7% of its US workforce eligible. The company has been aggressively spending on artificial intelligence, but adoption of its flagship AI service, 365 Copilot, remains low at around 3%.
Microsoft is planning a one-time voluntary retirement program for its US employees. Around 7% of its US workforce, or approximately 8,750 employees based on June 2025 numbers, will be eligible. The program is open to employees at the senior director level and below with a combined age and years of employment of 70 or more. Microsoft has been spending heavily on artificial intelligence, but its flagship AI service, 365 Copilot, has seen limited adoption. The company has also instituted layoffs since early 2023 and is planning further cuts later this year. Microsoft recently announced an $18 billion investment in AI cloud and infrastructure in Australia.
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