Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff
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Microsoft has announced that it is offering voluntary exit packages and buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, representing roughly a quarter of its global workforce. The company stated on Monday that these voluntary offers are being extended to eligible staff in select parts of the organization, describing the move as an opportunity for certain employees.
According to regulatory filings, the tech giant had 223,000 employees globally at the end of June, showing a decrease from the 228,000 employees recorded at the end of 2025.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on global employee headcount data and regulatory filings showing workforce reduction.
Ars Technica (US)Emphasizes the eligibility of buyouts for specific company departments and the employee perspective.
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