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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees to cut costs and reshape workforce for AI focus

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26 Oct 2026, 18:58 WIB
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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees to cut costs and reshape workforce for AI focus

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees at the vice president level and below in the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K. This move aims to reduce costs and adapt the workforce for AI-related changes. Some roles, like data center and sales staff, are excluded. Employees who accept will receive severance-like benefits, continuing Microsoft's strategy to reshape its team amid evolving technology demands.

As of Oct 26, 2026 23:11 WIB, Microsoft (MSFT) shares trade at USD 530.00 on Pluang, close to its 52-week high of USD 543.45 and well above the 52-week low of USD 352.83. The stock has gained 1.05% in the past day, reflecting steady investor interest despite the company's workforce restructuring news. Microsoft’s market cap stands at $3.89 trillion, highlighting its dominant position in the technology sector.

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