Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Staff in Windows, Copilot

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, including staff in its Copilot and Windows divisions, as the company continues reshaping its workforce.

Announced Oct. 26, the program covers more than a quarter of Microsoft’s global workforce and follows earlier job reductions and organizational changes. The company has not disclosed how many employees it expects to accept the offers.

For businesses and IT teams relying on Microsoft products, the buyout program raises questions about potential impacts on Windows, Copilot, and other enterprise technologies. However, Microsoft has not announced any changes to product roadmaps, technical support, or customer commitments as a result of the program.

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Voluntary exit program spans four countries and multiple divisions

Under the company’s Voluntary Exit Offer, eligible employees at level 70 and below in the US, Canada, the UK, and India can leave with financial assistance and career planning resources....

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