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UPDATED Oct 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Oct 26, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 staff
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Microsoft said it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as it seeks to cut costs while investing in artificial intelligence. Eligible staff are at select teams in the United States, Canada, India and Britain, at vice president level and below; some data centre, sales and marketing employees are excluded.
WHO: Microsoft
WHAT: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees.
WHEN: Oct 26, 2026
WHERE: United States, Canada, India and Britain
WHY: Microsoft says it is seeking to cut costs while investing in artificial intelligence.
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