Alphabet-owned Google is reducing its workforce by laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. This move is part of the tech giant’s ongoing efforts to manage costs.
The spokesperson clarified that the layoffs are not occurring across the entire company and that affected employees will have the opportunity to apply for internal positions. However, specific numbers and the teams involved have not been disclosed.
A portion of the roles being cut will be relocated to Google’s growing hubs in India, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin, where the company is investing for future expansion.
These layoffs are part of a series of job cuts in the tech and media industries this year, raising concerns about potential continued reductions as companies navigate economic uncertainties.
“Throughout the second half of 2023 and into 2024, a number of our teams made changes to become more efficient and work better, remove layers and align their resources to their biggest product priorities,” the spokesperson added.
According to a Business Insider report on Wednesday, employees in several of Google's real estate and finance departments have been impacted. The affected finance teams include Google’s treasury, business services, and revenue cash operations divisions.
Google's finance chief, Ruth Porat, informed staff via email that the restructuring involves expanding growth into Bangalore, Mexico City, and Dublin.
Earlier in January, Google laid off hundreds of workers across multiple teams, including engineering, hardware, and assistant teams, as the company increases investment in its artificial intelligence offerings. Company CEO Sundar Pichai had previously informed employees at the start of the year to expect more job cuts.
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Cost-cutting Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad
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