Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Employees

Microsoft has announced voluntary buyout packages for up to 60,000 staff across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and India. Chief people officer Amy Coleman explained that the program provides financial support and career‑planning resources to employees who choose to leave. The company is pursuing a workforce reduction without a new round of layoffs, targeting a broad range of departments—including AI experiences, Copilot, CoreAI, Windows + Devices, Xbox, finance, and human resources. Eligible employees can accept the offer at any time, after which Microsoft will formalize their exit and begin the transition. The move signals a shift toward a more structured, employee‑centric approach to downsizing, aiming to mitigate the disruption of traditional layoffs while still trimming headcount.