Microsoft Offers Buyouts in Voluntary Exit Plan

Microsoft announced a time-limited Voluntary Exit Offer for eligible staff at level 70 and below in participating teams in Canada, India, the U.K. and the U.S. Reports put the number of eligible employees at about 60,000.

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Microsoft’s blog post announcing the Voluntary Exit Offer, Oct. 26, 2026.Screenshot via blogs.microsoft.com

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Verified Oct. 26, 2026Published at 92% with 3 independent confirmations.

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