Microsoft expects 'very few people' to accept buyout, CFO says in internal memo — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-expects-very-few-people-to-accept-buyout-cfo-says-in-internal-memoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Microsoft expects few employees to accept buyout offerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-expects-very-few-people-to-accept-buyout-cfo-says-in-internal-memohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-expects-very-few-people-to-accept-buyout-cfo-says-in-internal-memo#u166707Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:16:33 +0000Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees, but expects very few people to accept. The company's CFO, Amy Hood, said in an internal memo that she anticipates 5% or fewer eligible employees to take the offer. This move is part of Microsoft's effort to increase efficiency with the help of AI.Why it mattersThe buyout offer is a cost-cutting measure by Microsoft, which has been incorporating AI to streamline its operations. The company has a large workforce and this offer is extended to about a quarter of its employees across four countries. The decision to stay or le