Following the layoff of approximately 15,000 employees, Microsoft is offering retention bonuses to its remaining workforce to mitigate the adverse effects on annual remuneration. The company is tailoring incentive compensation to align with financial performance, ensuring the well-being of sales staff, managers, and leaders. As the new fiscal year dawns, Microsoft is mobilizing its sales team to champion AI products. The Chief Commercial Officer emphasized that the Copilot assistant bolsters sales efficiency and has contributed to a 9% revenue uptick.