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Microsoft has opened a voluntary exit offer for around 60,000 employees across four countries, but CFO Amy Hood expects few eligible staff to accept, citing growth opportunities

The severance amount will depend on an employee’s role and years of service. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Rimjhim Singh New Delhi 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 29 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Microsoft Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Amy Hood has said she expects “very few people” to accept the company’s voluntary exit offer, which is available to around 60,000 employees across four countries.

Microsoft on Monday introduced a voluntary exit scheme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, offering financial assistance and career-planning support to those who choose to leave the company.

According to a Business Insider report, Hood said the company believes most eligible employees will choose to stay because of growth opportunities within Microsoft. The programme is part of Microsoft’s efforts to reshape its workforce while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI).

In an internal memo seen by Business Insider , Hood addressed questions from employees about the purpose of the buyout programme.

“I know there have been some questions on the rationale behind the voluntary exit offer that we announced this week,” Hood wrote in the memo.

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