#voluntaryseparation

Oh, I forgot...retail mentality.

Seton Hall University is implementing a Voluntary Separation Program to manage financial pressures. This program offers financial incentives for eligible staff to voluntarily resign or retire. The university previously eliminated 46 administrative positions. This initiative aims to reduce long-term spending and mitigate further layoffs. The university retains the right to approve or deny participation based on operational needs.

South Orange, New Jersey

https://www.thesetonian.com/article/2026/10/seton-hall-offers-voluntary-separation-program-to-avoid-layoffs-amid-financial-pressures

I’m ready to move now, but a VSPP would be nice. Pass it on!

Top Secret…. VBO is now a serious potential maybe.

Secret Squirrel

Someone here says voluntary buyouts will be announced November 4, ahead of December layoffs. I haven't seen anything official, so I'm trying to sort out what's real. Has anyone received an actual notice? Which teams, locations or job grades would be eligible? If you volunteer, can FIS turn you down? What would the severance, benefits and unused PTO terms be? And if too few people volunteer, would involuntary cuts follow?

Microsoft is implementing voluntary exit plans to manage its large workforce in the age of AI. This strategy aims to encourage employees to leave and potentially reduce management positions that AI could perform. The company's stock performance has been strong, partly due to increased revenue per employee as headcount has decreased. Other tech giants like Meta are also cutting staff and investing in AI to boost efficiency. Experts predict further outright layoffs at Microsoft in the coming year.

Redmond, Washington

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/decoding-microsofts-ai-workforce-shake-up-are-more-layoffs-coming-140738828.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/26/microsoft-msft-voluntary-buyouts.html

https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/skydance-offers-buyouts-some-employees-cut-costs-after-warner-bros-merger-2026-10-26/

MS is giving 60K buyouts. Heard its 2 weeks for every 6 months of employment. Since so many are complaining about RTO, will you take it if Fido offers the same ?

Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

Like other tech giants, Microsoft is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on AI data centers and chips.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/corporations/microsoft-offers-buyouts-60000-employees-rcna605765

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/26/microsoft-msft-voluntary-buyouts.html

Something we might see from FDS?

Severance + accelerated vesting of stock + more than 1 month of COBRA insurance would be fantastic.

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees globally. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce costs and adapt its workforce for the growing field of artificial intelligence. The program is available to eligible employees in the US, Canada, India, and the UK. These individuals are at the vice president level and below. The company aims to streamline operations and refocus its talent pool.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-26/microsoft-to-offer-buyouts-to-60-000-workers-in-latest-cost-cut

Around 60,000 employees — or more than a quarter of the company's workforce — about will be eligible, a spokesperson told Business Insider, and the terms will be similar to Microsoft's standard severance.

27% of the company effectively surplus to requirements.

Will employees approaching retirement have an opportunity to volunteer for separation packages, or are all decisions being made strictly by leadership?

More union folks voluntarily separated last week? Anyone have numbers? Was it effective immediately?

How does the Life Insurance work after the VSP? Do we get the option of being able to continue it?

Has anyone heard anything about the negotiations regarding oversubscriptions?

Based on the chatter, more layoffs are coming. Will they offer VSP again?

Have you applied to be part the voluntary separation problem UK workers ?

Stockton University is laying off 21 employees, including 14 faculty and seven staff members, to address a $20 million structural deficit. University President Joe Bertolino announced the decision, citing the need for financial viability and future positioning. These cuts are described as difficult but necessary for the institution's long-term health. The layoffs will take effect at the end of the academic year, following voluntary separations earlier in the year. Bertolino emphasized that student needs remain the priority in all decisions.

Galloway Township, New Jersey

https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/article_d2b6a368-4549-4c4d-a834-37ffa5f068c7.html

Unconfirmed reports suggest Oracle is expanding a voluntary separation program for U.S. employees. This program could offer eligible staff six weeks of severance pay. The move follows significant workforce reductions in the past fiscal year. These potential cuts align with Oracle's expansion into data centers. The company has not officially confirmed these details.

Redwood City, California

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/oracle-layoffs-returning-december-buzz-050223693.html

I really want out with a package.

Why has it been so quiet??? Any updates on Medicare layoff and voluntary severance?

There seems to be a pattern emerging at Microsoft where some employees are going into their annual rewards discussions and finding out they are being terminated. Several employees have reported that people receiving zero or very low rewards are being exited, sometimes immediately. What is strange is that the treatment does not appear consistent. Some people say they were offered a PIP or a voluntary separation package, while others say they were terminated with no PIP option and little or no severance.

The reports do not appear to be limited to one team. People have mentioned engineering, CSS and parts of the Xbox organization.

It is difficult to tell how large this is because these appear to be smaller or individual terminations rather than one announced layoff event. That may also explain why there has been relatively little public reporting.

Has anyone else at Microsoft seen this happening during the current rewards cycle? Are these isolated performance exits, or is Microsoft using the rewards process for a broader headcount reduction?

The team that Sampath put together is being dissolved, case management in the CX mobile organization. It was announced today they either have the opportunity to take voluntary separation or be mapped over to the technology department. Also, 2026 stock Together vest over 4 years now paid in 1/8 increments starting in 2027.

Genuine question. With layoff conversations happening beginning of 2027, has anyone had success with volunteering for a package in the past? How would one go about doing so?

Anyone one have any info on how many takers in FAA 1? Tried calling my local, but they are completely useless. They didn’t even post it on their website

I took the VSP, had recently had a baby and panicked. I know what the info says about having to pay back.. I also know the company is risky.. but what’s the chances of being hired back if I apply?

I'm in Product in the Americas, and I alredy know I will have to leave FactSet in April for family reasons. It's not really optional for me so I've been thinking about this with all the recent cuts. If another round hits Product, can I privately tell my manager or HR that I'm willing to be included instead of someone who actually wants and needs to stay? I'm not trying to get fired or game performance. Since I know I'm leaving in April anyway, I'd rather take the layoff myself if it could save someone else's job. Has anyone at FactSet actually done this or asked for voluntary redundancy? Did they allow it, and are there any risks?

The BBC's Media Tech division is implementing another round of significant cost-saving measures. This latest initiative aims to reduce expenses by approximately $50 million. As a result, around 110 employees will face compulsory layoffs, with an additional 180 positions expected to be eliminated through voluntary redundancy. These cuts are part of a larger effort to achieve a £500 million savings target for the corporation. The division plans to leverage artificial intelligence and focus on fewer products to streamline operations.

London, England

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bbc-tech-teams-hit-fresh-164830721.html

Los Angeles County Superior Court is implementing a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program to address a significant funding shortfall. Eligible employees with at least five years of service can receive a $35,000 buyout to resign. This initiative aims to reduce headcount and operating expenses, with vacated positions being eliminated to ensure ongoing savings. The program seeks to stabilize the budget and prevent future layoffs or furloughs. Court officials anticipate operational delays and reduced service levels due to staffing reductions.

Los Angeles, California

https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/us-news/la-county-superior-court-offers-five-figure-payouts-for-staff-to-quit-amid-budget-black-hole/

Got my package! Paid off my car, credit card, personal loan, and 2 months of my mortgage. Another job secured! For a lot of us, the VSP was a much needed blessing. A win is a win! I wanted to spread some GOOD NEWS for folks who are still trying to secure a job and wait on their package. It’s coming your way! You will WIN!
Side note: avoid a lot of the negativity on here. It’s not worth digging into.

If Chevron offered another EOI tomorrow, would you take it? Include years of service and approximate career stage if you're comfortable.

Anyone who took the VSP get approved for unemployment? Or can share their experience with applying for it? No negative comments, thanks :)

Inter Ikea is implementing a global savings program that will result in 850 job eliminations. At least half of these reductions are expected to impact Swedish employees, with some facing voluntary separation or dismissal. Concurrently, the company is closing its San Marcos, Texas store, marking the thirteenth store closure globally this year. These actions occur amidst industry-wide challenges including reduced housing activity and softer consumer demand. The furniture giant is under significant pressure from these economic factors.

https://www.interiordaily.com/article/9873898/ikea-under-immense-pressure-as-layoffs-and-store-closures-hit-sweden-and-us/

If you got one and refused it, I don't understand you. Centene is a sinking ship. Why you'd choose to stay on with such a good alternative is beyond me.

Have they mention how many people accepted the VSP? And how many RIFs this year?