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Google -1160 to Lay Off 1,160 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,160
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.6%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 16, 2026
1,160 OF 181,269 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Google has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,160 employees starting January 16, 2025. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments, although specific details on locations and departments have not been disclosed. The company has cited the need to adapt to changing market conditions as a key reason for these job cuts. This move follows a trend of workforce reductions in the tech industry as companies adjust to economic pressures.

Alphabet Inc. cut 1,160 jobs as of January 16, 2026.

That is roughly 0.6% 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 StaffStaff21 hours ago

Alphabet Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 1,160 employees, expected around January 2026. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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