Microsoft Announces Voluntary Exit Offer For 60,000 Eligible Employees Globally; India Staff Get December 1 Deadline
New Delhi, Oct 26: Microsoft on Monday announced a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, offering financial support and career planning resources to those opting to leave the company, according to a blog post by the tech giant. Microsoft has about 23,000 employees in India, although there is no immediate clarity on how many of them would be eligible…
Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme for around 60,000 eligible employees, including those in India, the US, the UK, and Canada. Employees in these countries will have until December 1 to decide on the offer, which provides financial support and career planning resources. The programme is aimed at helping employees transition to other opportunities while allowing the company to adjust its workforce according to evolving needs.
Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Amy Coleman emphasized that the initiative is a time-limited offer that provides flexibility to employees considering opportunities outside the company. At the same time, Microsoft reaffirmed its commitment to investing in India's talent and technology ecosystem, with USD 20.5 billion in committed investment between 2025 and 2029 for cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling, and operations.
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