Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7 percent of its employees

""Our hope is that this program gives those eligible the choice to take that next step on their own terms, with generous company support," Microsoft's executive vice president and chief people officer Amy Coleman shared in a memo viewed by CNBC."

"Microsoft used its 2025 layoffs to streamline layers of management and its video game business, but these new cuts may have a lot more to do with AI."

"The company said it spent $37.5 billion in capital expenditures during Q2 2026, much of which went toward data center buildout."

Microsoft is launching its first voluntary buyout program for US employees at the senior director level and below, targeting those whose age and years of employment total 70 or more. This program could impact up to 7 percent of its US workforce, equating to approximately 8,750 employees. The initiative aims to provide eligible employees with the option to exit on their own terms, supported by the company. The move follows previous layoffs and is linked to Microsoft's ongoing investments in AI infrastructure.

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