Microsoft Announces Voluntary Exit Offer for Employees in Four Countries

Microsoft has announced a Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) for eligible employees in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Employees at Level 70 and below, based on the company's internal job grading system, are eligible for the scheme. Around 60,000 employees worldwide are estimated to qualify. Microsoft has approximately 23,000 employees in India, although the exact number eligible for the offer in the country has not yet been clarified.

Eligible employees in India have until December 1, 2026, to opt for the scheme. Under the offer, employees who voluntarily leave the company will receive a package equivalent to one month's basic salary for every completed year of service. The package also includes health insurance and career planning or transition support services.

Despite the voluntary exit offer, Microsoft remains committed to investing in India. According to Amy Coleman, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Microsoft plans to invest $20.5 billion (approximately ₹1.95 lakh crore) in India by 2029, focusing on cloud and AI infrastructure as well as skills training.