Google’s cloud-computing unit has executed layoffs across several teams this week. This move has reportedly affected an estimated 100 employees in the “Go To Market” group in the Asia-Pacific region, along with staff in consulting, partner engineering and sustainability units.
Google has conducted multiple rounds of layoffs since the beginning of the year, including a recent reduction of at least 200 employees from its ‘core’ teams earlier this month. About 50 roles were axed from the engineering team operating out of the California headquarters. Some of the jobs are expected to be relocated overseas, primarily to India and Mexico, as reported by CNBC.
In January, hundreds of employees from the voice assistant, hardware, engineering, advertising sales, finance, and real- estate divisions were also let go.
Sundar Pichai, CEO, had previously indicated in January that the company would continue to implement job cuts throughout the year, albeit not on a large scale. In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, he expanded on Google’s approach to expense management and workforce growth amid industry shifts. He stressed the necessity of tough decisions aligned with evolving priorities, aimed at maximising efficiency and productivity to meet market demands.
Pichai underlined the importance of executing layoffs thoughtfully to minimise disruption, with existing employees reportedly receiving salary raises.
Alphabet announced in January 2023 its plan to eliminate approximately 12,000 jobs and has since made additional smaller reductions.