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