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Google Announces 12,000 Job Cuts Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
12,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~6.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 20, 2023
12,000 OF 181,269 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Google has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 12,000 jobs as part of a restructuring effort. This decision reflects the company's response to changing market conditions and aims to streamline operations. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where many companies are reevaluating their staffing needs in light of economic pressures. The announcement highlights the challenges faced by Google in maintaining its competitive edge while managing costs effectively.

Alphabet Inc. cut 12,000 jobs as of January 20, 2023.

That is roughly 6.6% 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. cut 12,000 jobs on January 20, 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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