Business Insider, citing a company spokesperson, revealed the figure, while the Reuters news agency said it had been told by a source that divisions including AI experiences and human resources would be impacted.
“This (buyout) offer will be available to eligible employees in participating teams in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States at level 70 and below,” Microsoft said in a blog post.
It is understood the company has more than 220,000 workers across the world, with approximately 6,000 in the UK.
Sky News has contacted Microsoft for more information.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
