Tag: Google
Educate employees on effective use of AI instead of banning it
Recently, Samsung reportedly banned the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools after it was discovered that employees had uploaded sensitive code to the...
Google implements job cuts at Waze
Google is implementing job cuts at its Waze mapping service as part of its ongoing efforts to integrate the unit into its own map...
Google employees protest 3-day office mandate, citing lack of professionalism consideration
Bloomberg recently reported that Google employees are pushing back against the company's requirement for employees to work in the office at least three days...
Google implements three-day office attendance mandate in crackdown
Google's recent implementation of stricter attendance policies for in-office work has sparked concerns among employees. The tech giant has updated its hybrid work policy,...
Google announces layoffs of contract workers who provide support for YouTube
Google has recently made the decision to reduce its contract workforce responsible for providing support to YouTube TV and managing tasks related to YouTube's...
Google rolls back its COVID vaccine policy
Google has announced that it will no longer enforce its mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees worldwide. The policy was initially implemented in December...
Are European labour laws forcing IT companies to stall layoffs?
European labour laws require organisations to discuss the layoff process with the impacted employees before carrying out the exercise. As a result, many firms...
Google employees walk out of London office
The recent walkout by employees at Google's London office highlights the ongoing tensions between the company and its workforce, as it continues with its...
30% job cuts at Dunzo; engineering roles impacted most
Dunzo, an Indian startup that provides last-minute grocery and essential delivery services, has reportedly laid off 30 per cent of its workforce in a...
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...
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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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Every employee in control with CriticalRiver’s ESOP plan
CriticalRiver, a provider of technology solutions, has introduced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), poised to transform its business operations. This strategic move will...
Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul
Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
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....
