Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 27, 2026

Microsoft said on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant looks to ​contain costs and help fund its massive AI investments.

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