Microsoft launched voluntary exit program for up to 60,000 staff as AI spending rises

Microsoft launched voluntary exit program for up to 60,000 staff as AI spending rises

Microsoft said in a memo on October 29 that it was offering a voluntary exit package to eligible employees in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, covering up to 60,000 staff as the company expands its artificial-intelligence operations. The program, first reported on October 26, would affect roughly a quarter of Microsoft’s global workforce and was presented as a cost-cutting measure while the firm redirects spending toward AI. Microsoft later extended the offer to its Indian workforce, giving employees there until Dec.

 1 to decide. Chief financial officer Amy Coleman said the company expected fewer than 3,000 workers to take the buyout, citing strong growth opportunities.

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29 अक्टूबर 2026
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Job cuts, retirement plan, voluntary exits: What’s going on at Microsoft?
Job cuts, retirement plan, voluntary exits: What’s going on at Microsoft?

The Hindu • 29 अक्टू 07:51

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in several countries, covering up to 60,000 workers while the company expands its artificial intelligence operations.

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28 अक्टूबर 2026
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Microsoft Expects 'Very Few People' to Accept Buyout, CFO Says
Microsoft Expects 'Very Few People' to Accept Buyout, CFO Says

Business Insider • 28 अक्टू 21:30

Microsoft expects fewer than 3,000 workers to accept a voluntary exit buyout announced this week, citing strong growth opportunities as the reason for low uptake.

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50-year-old veteran, 23-year-old engineer - Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer puts employees at crossroads
50-year-old veteran, 23-year-old engineer - Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer puts employees at crossroads

The Indian Express • 28 अक्टू 11:45

Microsoft has extended a voluntary exit offer to roughly 60,000 employees worldwide, with Indian staff given until Dec. 1 to decide, as the company emphasizes continued investment in the country's AI ecosystem.

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Microsoft Engineer Offered Rs 11 Lakh To Leave, Asks Reddit: "Should I Take It?"
Microsoft Engineer Offered Rs 11 Lakh To Leave, Asks Reddit: "Should I Take It?"

NDTV • 28 अक्टू 09:11

A 23-year-old Microsoft software engineer in Hyderabad disclosed a voluntary exit payout of about Rs 11 lakh and sought advice on Reddit about whether to accept it.

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27 अक्टूबर 2026
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Microsoft’s buyout offer to employees shows which tech jobs matter
Microsoft’s buyout offer to employees shows which tech jobs matter

Semafor • 27 अक्टू 13:55

Microsoft is extending voluntary severance packages to about a quarter of its workforce, while employees in data-center, cybersecurity, quantum computing, sales and marketing positions are not eligible.

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Bill Gates said just four jobs will survive AI takeover as Microsoft puts 60,000 jobs at risk worldwide
Bill Gates said just four jobs will survive AI takeover as Microsoft puts 60,000 jobs at risk worldwide

LADbible • 27 अक्टू 12:53

Microsoft will extend voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees worldwide as part of a program aimed at improving efficiency as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace.

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Microsoft announces voluntary exit offer for employees in India, 3 other countries
Microsoft announces voluntary exit offer for employees in India, 3 other countries

People Matters - HR News • 27 अक्टू 05:37

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit programme offering severance and transition support to eligible employees at level 70 and below in four countries, with a decision deadline of Dec. 1 for India.

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I feel desperate: Indian techie gets Microsoft buyout mail 3 months after joining
I feel desperate: Indian techie gets Microsoft buyout mail 3 months after joining

India Today • 27 अक्टू 05:14

Microsoft announced voluntary exit offers for up to 60,000 staff in India, Canada, the UK and the US, prompting concern among a recently hired Indian developer who received the email.

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Microsoft to offer buyouts to 60,000 workers in new cost cut
Microsoft to offer buyouts to 60,000 workers in new cost cut

The Business Times • 27 अक्टू 04:10

Microsoft plans to extend voluntary buyout offers to roughly 60,000 staff members, about a quarter of its workforce, as part of cost-cutting measures tied to its AI strategy.

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Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff

The Hindu • 27 अक्टू 03:00

Microsoft announced a voluntary buyout offer covering about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its global workforce, as part of cost-cutting measures while it expands AI spending.

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Microsoft offering redundancy buyouts to 60,000 workers
Microsoft offering redundancy buyouts to 60,000 workers

Nine.com.au • 27 अक्टू 00:52

Microsoft will offer a voluntary exit package to about 60,000 employees, roughly 27% of its global workforce, as part of a broader restructuring effort.

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26 अक्टूबर 2026
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Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

Reuters • 26 अक्टू 21:44

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 employees, representing more than a quarter of its global workforce, as part of a cost-containment effort linked to its AI spending.

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Xbox staff among up to 60,000 Microsoft employees offered voluntary exit
Xbox staff among up to 60,000 Microsoft employees offered voluntary exit

GamesIndustry.biz • 26 अक्टू 21:34

Microsoft announced a time-limited voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in the US, UK, Canada and India, potentially affecting up to 60,000 workers across several divisions.

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Microsoft offers around 60,000 employees voluntary buyouts
Microsoft offers around 60,000 employees voluntary buyouts

Euronews.com • 26 अक्टू 20:22

Microsoft announced a time-limited voluntary exit offer for roughly 60,000 employees in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, targeting staff at level 70 and below.

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Microsoft gives voluntary buyout offer to about 60,000 employees
Microsoft gives voluntary buyout offer to about 60,000 employees

CBC • 26 अक्टू 20:16

Microsoft announced a voluntary buyout program covering about 60,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its global workforce, as it seeks to control costs while expanding its AI initiatives.

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Microsoft voluntary buyout offered to 60,000 employees amid AI costs
Microsoft voluntary buyout offered to 60,000 employees amid AI costs

Fox Business • 26 अक्टू 20:03

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit program covering roughly 60,000 employees, about a quarter of its workforce, offering financial support and career-planning resources.

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Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say
Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say

The Hindu • 26 अक्टू 18:54

Microsoft announced a limited-time voluntary exit offer covering roughly 60,000 employees in several divisions, excluding marketing, commercial business and security units.

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Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say
Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say

The Hindu • 26 अक्टू 18:54

Microsoft announced a limited-time voluntary exit offer covering roughly 60,000 employees in several divisions, excluding marketing, commercial business and security units.

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Microsoft to reportedly offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in latest cuts
Microsoft to reportedly offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in latest cuts

The Guardian • 26 अक्टू 18:54

Microsoft plans to extend voluntary buyout packages to up to 60,000 staff members as part of a cost-reduction effort linked to its expanding use of artificial intelligence.

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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it pours money into AI
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it pours money into AI

CBS News • 26 अक्टू 17:39

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit offer covering about a quarter of its global workforce as it ramps up spending on artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

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Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60K employees in India, 3 other nations
Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60K employees in India, 3 other nations

Business Standard • 26 अक्टू 17:36

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit programme offering severance and transition support to eligible staff in four countries, with up to 60,000 employees globally potentially participating.

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Microsoft Offers Exit Packages To 60,000 Staff As Company Pours Money Into AI
Microsoft Offers Exit Packages To 60,000 Staff As Company Pours Money Into AI

NDTV • 26 अक्टू 16:53

The tech company announced a new voluntary exit offer covering about a quarter of its global workforce as it redirects spending toward artificial-intelligence initiatives.

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Microsoft to offer buyouts to 60,000 workers in latest cost cut
Microsoft to offer buyouts to 60,000 workers in latest cost cut

The Straits Times • 26 अक्टू 16:44

Microsoft will extend voluntary buyout offers to roughly 60,000 staff members in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom as part of a cost-cutting initiative aimed at reshaping its workforce for the AI era.

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Microsoft Is Offering Buyouts. Read the Memo.
Microsoft Is Offering Buyouts. Read the Memo.

Business Insider • 26 अक्टू 16:30

Microsoft announced a voluntary exit program for roughly 60,000 employees in the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K., offering severance packages similar to its earlier layoff terms.

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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts as AI leads to efficiency push
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts as AI leads to efficiency push

CNBC • 26 अक्टू 15:52

Microsoft announced a voluntary buyout offer covering about 60,000 employees in several countries as it seeks to manage costs while expanding its AI infrastructure.

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