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Google Cuts 35% of Small-Team Managers in 2022

EFFECTIVE DATE
Dec 31, 2022

What we know

Department affected: small-team management.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

In 2022, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., laid off 35% of its small-team managers as part of a restructuring effort. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to changing market conditions. The layoffs were aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency within smaller teams. While the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed, the significant percentage indicates a substantial impact on management roles. This move is part of a broader trend within the tech industry as companies reassess their staffing needs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at Alphabet Inc. since December 2022, affecting a combined 64,388 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Alphabet Inc. cut jobs on December 31, 2022. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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