// AI news · 2026-10-26 · The Verge AI
Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60K Employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees across the US, UK, Canada, and India.
Published 2026-10-26 23:58 (Beijing time)Source The Verge AIAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
The program covers key teams like AI experiences and Windows, but excludes marketing, security, and quantum teams. It is not based on age, tenure, or performance and aims to support career planning. This marks a new initiative distinct from a previous offer for around 9,000 long-serving employees.
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02Key points
- Offering buyouts to up to 60,000 employees globally.
- Excludes marketing, security, and quantum teams.
- No age, tenure, or performance requirements.
- New initiative distinct from prior retirement program for 9,000 long-serving staff.
03Source
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees
The Verge AI · published 2026-10-26 23:58 Beijing time
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