Google, owned by Alphabet, is initiating layoffs as part of its cost-cutting strategy, a spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
While the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed, those impacted will have opportunities to apply for internal positions. The layoffs are not company-wide but are concentrated in specific teams.
A portion of the affected roles will be relocated to key hubs like India, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin, reflecting Google’s investment focus in these regions.
The move follows a series of job reductions across the tech and media industries, indicating ongoing economic uncertainties prompting companies to streamline operations.
Google’s restructuring efforts aim to enhance efficiency, align resources with key product priorities, and eliminate organizational layers.
This includes adjustments made by various teams throughout the second half of 2023 and into 2024. Reports suggest that teams within Google’s real estate and finance departments, including treasury, business services, and revenue cash operations, have been affected.
Ruth Porat, Google’s finance chief, communicated the restructuring plans to staff, highlighting the expansion of growth opportunities in Bangalore, Mexico City, and Dublin.
This indicates a strategic shift in Google’s global footprint, emphasizing growth in emerging markets while optimizing operations elsewhere.
Earlier in January, Google initiated significant job cuts across engineering, hardware, and assistant teams, coinciding with its focus on expanding investments and bolstering artificial intelligence capabilities.
CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly forewarned employees about potential job cuts at the beginning of the year, aligning with the company’s broader restructuring goals.
