Tag: Alphabet
Google’s ongoing job cuts: Over $700 million spent on employee severance...
Google's layoffs continue, with the tech giant already spending $700 million in severance charges this year after axing over 1,000 roles. This follows the...
Google lets go employees from Alphabet’s X Lab
X Lab, set up by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is laying off members of its team. The objective is to restructure the lab such...
Google links more of CEO Sundar Pichai’s pay to performance
Google parent Alphabet has approved a new equity award for its chief executive officer, Sundar Pichai, that ties more of his pay to performance....
Google continues to hire amid reports of mass layoffs
Google continues to be a hiring machine, bringing on new employees even as rumours of potential layoffs persist. While other companies in the industry...
Alphabet to fire 10,000 poor performers
Alphabet, the parent company of Google is preparing to reduce its workforce by six per cent. It will let go about 10,000 employees based...
Alphabet staff seek 100% protection against harassment at work
An open letter from the disappointed employees of Alphabet, with over 1,300 signatures, has been sent to Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, seeking protection against...
Google to enhance Workspace for frontline and healthcare workers
Google will update its productivity software, Workspace, so that frontline employees —retail and healthcare — and remote workers can be served better, given that...
200 Googlers in the US get together to form union
Over 200 employees of Google in the US and its parent company, Alphabet, have come together to form a union, which will be open...
Sundar Pichai to take home $242 million as salary package and...
Sundar Pichai, who is now CEO, Alphabet Inc. too, will be receiving an annual salary of more than $242 million, including performance-based stock awards...
Google replaces ‘goodies’ with ‘gift of charity’ for employee perks
The company has apparently donated $30 million worth of Chromebooks, phones and associated tech support to schools on its employees’ behalf.
Apple rethinks strategy on self-driving cars; lays off employees
The tech giant has apparently shut shop on parts of its most ambitious initiatives — the self-driving car.
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
Starting June 2024, UBS will implement layoffs in 5 waves
UBS, the Swiss banking firm, is implementing cost-cutting measures. As part of this exercise, it will lay off people from its workforce in five...
Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
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Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
