Google has initiated job cuts within its cloud division and human resources department as part of a broader internal restructuring effort. The latest layoffs are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and shift resources toward artificial intelligence and business expansion.
The move is aimed at optimising resources for artificial intelligence (AI) investments and business expansion.
The tech giant has informed full-time employees in its ‘people operations’ division in the US about a voluntary exit programme set to begin in early March. According to media reports, mid-to-senior-level employees opting for this buyout may receive severance packages, including 14 weeks of salary plus an additional week for each year of service.
Several teams within Google’s cloud division, including sales operations, customer experience, internal deal support, and go-to-market teams, have also been affected. Some of these roles are being relocated to India and Mexico City as part of a shift in operational strategy. The exact number of layoffs in the cloud division remains unclear, though Google has maintained that the impact is limited.
Although the total number of job cuts remains undisclosed, Google has described the layoffs as limited in scope. The company also reassured employees that it continues to recruit for key sales and engineering positions. Impacted workers are being encouraged to consider alternative roles within the company.
In January, Google had already announced plans to offer buyouts to employees in its Platforms and Devices unit ahead of potential reductions. This division, which includes over 25,000 employees, works on products such as Android, Chrome, Google Photos, Pixel and Fitbit. These job reductions are part of Google’s ongoing efforts to streamline its workforce while focusing on strategic growth areas.
