Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees across key divisions, excluding some units, in a time-limited program. will offer buyouts to about 60,000 workers, part of the company’s efforts to trim costs and retool its workforce for the artificial intelligence era. Oct 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reported on Monday, citing a company spokesperson. The company did not immediately comment on.