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Microsoft offered voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees, or 27% of its global workforce, in its second such program this year. Eligible employees, primarily at vice-president level and below, are in specific teams like AI and Xbox. The company's workforce had already declined by 5,000 before this offer. Microsoft frames the move as offering flexibility, but external reports suggest cost pressure may be a factor.

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Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 US, UK, India, and Canada employees, 27% of its global workforce. The move aims to reduce costs amid $175B AI infrastructure spending. Other Big Tech firms like Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet are also cutting jobs to fund AI investments. Microsoft reports earnings on October 28, with focus on AI growth and spending.

Microsoft offered voluntary separation packages to 60,000 employees (27% of its workforce) in select U.S., Canada, U.K., and India locations. Eligible employees, up to vice president level, can receive severance, health coverage, stock vesting, and career services. The offer expires in early December, with most separations expected by year-end. Microsoft stated this is not a mandatory layoff but a voluntary program to support career transitions and adjust workforce needs.

Microsoft (MSFT) is offering a voluntary exit program to 60,000 employees, over a quarter of its global workforce, in the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K. The move follows significant AI investments, including $35 billion in the September 2025 quarter. Eligible employees have until early December to decide, with severance packages based on tenure and internal level. The company aims to reduce labor costs while avoiding involuntary layoffs.

Microsoft offers a Voluntary Exit Program to 60,000 employees, including Xbox team members. The move follows prior layoffs and comes ahead of its earnings report. Xbox is undergoing a significant reset under CEO Asha Sharma. Microsoft's latest revenue was $90B with a $35.8B profit, up 18% and 22% respectively.