Microsoft offers a quarter of its workforce buyouts

Microsoft announced a voluntary buyout program for 60,000 employees, over a quarter of its global workforce, to manage expenses and support AI investments. The offer, available in Canada, India, the UK, and the US, targets staff at level 70 and below. Microsoft plans $175bn in capital expenditures for 2026, focusing on AI. The company previously offered buyouts to 9,000 US employees and cut 4,800 jobs in July.

Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees, about 25% of its workforce, in the US, Canada, India, and the UK. The move, driven by AI investments, aims to reduce costs while avoiding forced layoffs. Employees have until early December to decide. Microsoft has previously cut 15,000 jobs last year and 4,800 in July, and offered early retirement to 8,750 older employees.

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Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees, over a quarter of its global workforce, to cut costs and fund AI investments. Eligible roles include AI, finance, and Xbox, while marketing and security are excluded. The company forecasts $175B in capital expenditures for 2026 and reports Q1 results tomorrow. Shares are up 1% today. Microsoft previously offered buyouts to 9,000 US employees and cut 4,800 jobs in July.

Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to 60,000 employees, about 27% of its global workforce, in the US, UK, Canada, and India. The tech company aims to cut costs and reshape its workforce for AI advancements. Eligible employees, including some in India, have until early December to accept the offer, with details varying by internal level.