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Alphabet Inc. Cloud Division Announces Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,000 OF 181,269 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Mountain View, California, USA.

Department affected: Cloud Division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Alphabet Inc. has announced layoffs affecting approximately 2,000 employees in its Cloud Division, as part of a broader restructuring effort. The layoffs are expected to impact operations in Mountain View, California. This decision comes amid increasing competition in the cloud services market and a need to streamline operations. The company aims to refocus its resources and improve efficiency in response to market pressures. The layoffs are part of a strategic shift to enhance profitability and adapt to changing industry dynamics.

Alphabet Inc. cut 2,000 jobs affecting its Cloud Division team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.1% of the 181,269 people Alphabet Inc. employs.

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

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Alphabet Inc. cut 2,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Alphabet Inc. cut 2,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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