Microsoft launches voluntary exit program for about 60,000 employees
Microsoft launched a voluntary exit program aimed at approximately 60,000 workers, about 27% of its global workforce of more than 223,000 employees, according to data compiled by CNBC. The company seeks to reorganize its workforce and become more efficient to fund large investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The plan focuses on staff at internal level 70 or below in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and India, and includes areas such as Windows, Xbox, Copilot and AI research, while sales, marketing and data center operations are excluded.
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- The voluntary exit program covers about 60,000 employees, nearly 27% of Microsoft's global workforce.
- The company aims to become more efficient to fund investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- The plan targets staff at internal level 70 or below in the U.S., UK, Canada and India.
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