https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-as-tech-giant-reshapes-its-workforceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-as-tech-giant-reshapes-its-workforcehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-as-tech-giant-reshapes-its-workforce#u167697Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:15:08 +0000Microsoft has announced a voluntary buyout program affecting about 60,000 employees globally, representing roughly 27 percent of its total workforce. Management stated the initiative is designed to contain costs, reshape the organization, and align staffing with changing business needs. The move takes place as the technology giant surges capital spending on cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Eligible workers across the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom are being offered exit packages that vary depending on their specific role, seniority, and geography.Why it m