Tech Brew Ride Home · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 workers, representing a quarter of its headcount, across regions including the US, Canada, India, and the UK. Divisions such as Xbox, Windows, Copilot, and Finance are participating.
“Microsoft is apparently offering buyouts to around 60,000 workers, including at a VP level and below across the US, Canada, India, and the UK.”
“Divisions such as Xbox, Windows, Copilot, and Finance are fully participating in the offer, according to people familiar with the terms.”