Microsoft makes new ‘voluntary exit’ offer to about a quarter of its workforce, including some execs
Microsoft's second voluntary exit offer in six months targets approximately 60,000 employees across multiple regions and organizational levels. The program offers financial support and career planning resources to eligible staff. Previous voluntary retirement programs saw roughly 30% acceptance, but Microsoft anticipates lower uptake for this broader offer. The company has already reduced headcount from 228,000 to 223,000 in the past year before further July layoffs.
Key points
- Targets 60,000 employees—roughly 25% of current workforce
- Covers US, Canada, UK, and India; includes executives
- Earlier voluntary program had ~30% acceptance rate
- Follows prior layoffs and retirement initiatives
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