By FP Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2026-10-29 05:35:00
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit programme covering around 60,000 employees across India, the US, the UK and Canada. Eligible Indian staff could receive one month’s base salary for every completed year of service, along with health insurance and career transition support. The deadline to accept the offer is December 1, 2026.
Microsoft employees in India could receive severance packages worth several months of salary as the technology giant rolls out a voluntary exit programme covering around 60,000 workers across four countries. The offer comes months after the company laid off 4,800 employees in July 2026, adding to concerns about job security amid continuing changes in the technology industry. However, the latest move is different from conventional layoffs, as eligible employees can choose to leave the company in exchange for financial compensation and career transition assistance.
The Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) covers employees in India, the United States, the United…
