Business Insider reported Microsoft CHRO Amy Coleman said in a Monday memo the company is offering a voluntary exit package to reduce headcount without forced layoffs. The move follows earlier cuts as Microsoft ramped investment in AI infrastructure; the company will gauge whether voluntary departures can further lower costs. A Microsoft spokesperson said roughly 60,000 employees are eligible and terms will be similar to the firm’s standard severance package.

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Business Insider reported Microsoft CHRO Amy Coleman said in a Monday memo the company is offering a voluntary exit package to reduce headcount without forced layoffs. The move follows earlier cuts as Microsoft ramped investment in AI infrastructure; the company will gauge whether voluntary departures can further lower costs. A Microsoft spokesperson said roughly 60,000 employees are eligible and terms will be similar to the firm’s standard severance package.