Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Employees
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Updated 9m agoConsensus Brief
Microsoft is extending voluntary buyout offers to up to 60,000 employees across multiple countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and India. This initiative aims to provide financial support and career planning resources as the company seeks to reduce its workforce without resorting to layoffs. The offer includes various teams, but excludes certain departments such as marketing and security.
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New corroborating source added: The Verge published an update on 2026-10-26 ("Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees").
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