Tag: Google
Open letter to Pichai stating what Googlers want
Unhappy with the way Google recently laid of about 12,000 members of its workforce, Googlers have written an open letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO,...
Google cuts severance pay; approved medical and maternity leaves also affected
After letting go of 12,000 staff members in January, Google may cut severance pay along with declining to honour several other leaves. As reported...
‘Did Zuckerberg take pay cut?’ ask irked Meta staff
The mass layoffs at Meta have disturbed the workforce with members expressing their disappointment at these drastic cost-cutting measures. Some employees are even questioning...
‘Googlers’ in Zurich stage walkout to support laid-off colleagues
In support of their colleagues who were laid off globally, about 250 Google employees in Zurich recently staged a walkout. The protesters are urging...
Google’s next round of layoffs begins in China
Google has been going through a phase of restructuring and realigning its workforce in response to its changing business priorities and economic cycles.
In January...
Desk-sharing model to increase investment in Cloud’s growth: Google
According to CNBC, Google employees will now be required to share their desks with one other colleague. Reportedly, the purpose of this move is...
Are stricter performance reviews a sign that Uber may lay off?
In 2023, several major tech companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta, have announced job cuts. According to Layoffs.fyi, a website that tracks and...
Fired Googler to launch own venture within notice period
At least one Googler has not allowed the recent layoff at Google affect him. In fact, he has used the opportunity to launch his...
Pichai tells Googlers to spend time in making Bard better
After launching Bard in a rush, Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, has probably realised that there is stiff competition from rival ChatGPT, and that more...
Laid-off Googlers get more disappointing news
As if mass layoffs weren’t bad enough, Google managed to disappoint its laid-off employees yet again. The Company sent them an e-mail that indicated...
Google employees protest against mass layoffs
Google, the tech giant, recently fired approximately 12,000 employees in January, which resulted in protests from workers in both the US coasts. The workers...
Google fires head of mental health and wellbeing
The tech sector has experienced layoffs in the last quarter of 2022 and this trend has continued into 2023 with the announcements of significant...
Major pay cut for senior executives: Google
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has hinted at a major pay cut for senior executives following the recent termination of 12,000 employees. During a town...
Google pauses new green card applications for foreign employees
Google has announced that it will be temporarily halting its Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process for obtaining employer-sponsored immigrant visas (green cards) for...
Year-end bonus checks delayed for google employees
In a change in functioning, Google has postponed the distribution of its year-end bonus checks to employees, which is unusual for the company as...
Google staff fear mass layoffs; write to VP – HR
The employees of Google, Switzerland have expressed concerns regarding the new employee evaluation system introduced by the company. The employees have reasons to believe...
Google to reduce headcount by 6% in 2023
Google, reportedly, has plans to lay off 6 per cent of its low-performing workforce by early 2023. Recently the company has introduced a new...
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...
Google cancels 50% projects in Area 120 to cut costs
In an endeavour to ensure operational efficiency, Google has been trying to cut costs. In doing so, the tech major has decided to cancel...
Will Google resort to layoffs?
In a bid to make Google 20 per cent more efficient, the tech major may have to resort to job cuts.
Admitting that the pace...
Employees of Google plan to hold demonstrations on Sept 8 against...
The demonstrators will include both existing and former Google employees, along with members of Alphabet Employee Union, who represent the employees of Google.
Project Nimbus...
Departing Googler accuses firm of creating fearful environment
Ariel Koren, who has decided to quit Google, wrote a letter to all her fellow Googlers accusing the Company of retaliating against her and...
Rising COVID-19 cases at Google campuses post return to office
Google employees are frustrated with the rising cases of COVID-19 at Google campuses. Many employees of Google have anonymously spoken to global media sharing...
Will there be layoffs at Apple and Google?
In what looks like a sure shot indication of a slowdown, Apple Inc. has laid off many contract-based recruiters as part of an attempt...