Microsoft offers voluntary redundancy to up to 60,000 staff
What happened
On 26 October 2026, The Verge reported that Microsoft is offering voluntary redundancy to up to 60,000 employees in the US, UK, Canada and India, aiming to shrink its workforce without a fresh round of layoffs. The report did not mention the specific terms of the package, the application deadline or which roles are covered, nor how many employees have accepted so far. This is the only report on the matter so far, with no further developments.
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- The Verge · AIMicrosoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees across the US, UK, Canada, and India.
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