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Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of the company

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27 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Enterprise Software

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United States

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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Microsoft has expanded its voluntary buyout offer to about 60,000 employees across the US, Canada, India, and the UK, representing a quarter of its global workforce, aiming to reduce costs amid rising AI infrastructure expenses.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Microsoft is cutting its workforce deeply through voluntary exits, freeing up cash as AI investing balloons. You need to reconsider your cost base and potential talent gaps fast.

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2 sources · 27 Oct 2026

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