Subj : Not even Google is safe from job cuts - cloud, HR roles set to go
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Date : Fri Feb 28 2025 14:30:09

Not even Google is safe from job cuts - cloud, HR roles set to go

Date:
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:42:00 +0000

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Googles People Operations workers are at risk as the company looks to shed 
some of its more expensive employees.

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reportedly offering voluntary redundancies for HR workers Level four and five 
workers are being targeted More efficiencies may be incoming, with cloud 
workers apparently at risk 

Google is reportedly preparing to lay off workers from its People Operations 
and cloud businesses, as cut backs continue to hit tech giants across the 
world. 

A report from CNBC claims the redundancies will take the form of voluntary 
resignations, which could be offered to US-based, full-time workers, 
beginning in early March 2025. 

The upcoming changes have reportedly been confirmed via an internal memo 
shared by Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi, and they also stack up with CFO 
Anat Ashkenazis plans to continue cutting costs. Google continues to cut jobs 

Google looks to be targeting its higher earnings from levels four and five, 
offering them up to 14 weeks severance pay plus an additional week for every 
years service. Further details of redundancy packages have not been 
disclosed. 

A company spokesperson added: Our teams have continued to make changes to 
operate more efficiently, remove layers, and ensure they are set up for long 
term success. 

The news comes barely one month after Google announced it would be offering a 
similar voluntary exit program for workers in its Platforms & Devices group, 
affecting Pixel workers, Android employees and more. 

Although the company has been working to make certain areas more efficient, 
CFO Anat Ashkenazi explained its not all bad news for Googles workforce: 
Second, we expect some headcount growth in 2025 in key investment areas, such 
as AI and Cloud. 

She reiterated her previous quarter comments about ongoing job cuts in 
certain areas, though: And as I mentioned on the Q3 call, were doing that 
while also focusing on driving further efficiencies in how we operate the 
business. 

Still, these redundancies are just minor changes when compared with the 
companys pandemic-induced layoffs in January 2023, when 12,000 Goolgers were 
sent packing. 

Google confirmed with us: "To support our People Operations teams innovative 
work ahead, were opening new roles and offering a voluntary exit program with 
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