Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Cut 10% Management Positions, Says Report

The move is part of Google’s broader effort to enhance efficiency, a campaign that began in September 2022. Spearheaded by CEO, the initiative aims to make the company 20 per cent more efficient

Google Layoffs: As per the report, during the meeting, Pichai also addressed the evolution of Google's corporate culture

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The tech giant Google has reduced its management positions by 10 per cent, impacting roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels as a part of their yearlong push to efficiency. During a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai provided updates on the company's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency. 

According to a Business Insider report citing sources, a Google spokesperson stated that some of the roles were restructured into non-managerial positions, while others were completely eliminated. This restructuring, which has taken place over the past two years, is part of Google's broader initiative to streamline operations and stay competitive in an increasingly fast-evolving tech industry.

The move is part of Google’s broader effort to enhance efficiency, a campaign that began in September 2022. Spearheaded by CEO Sundar Pichai, the initiative aims to make the company 20 per cent more efficient. This follows Google's largest-ever layoff round in January 2023, when 12,000 jobs were cut. The recent reductions further underscore Google's focus on optimising its workforce amid increasing competition, particularly from AI-driven companies like OpenAI, which are challenging Google's core search business.

As per the report, during the meeting, Pichai also addressed the evolution of Google's corporate culture. He acknowledged that the company's longstanding concept of "Googleyness" needed to be revised to better align with the demands of the modern business landscape. This shift reflects Google's efforts to adapt to the competitive pressures arising from the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

The cuts and restructuring at Google align with similar initiatives at other tech companies, such as Amazon, where CEO Andy Jassy has emphasised reducing middle management layers and boosting individual contributors. These efforts are aimed at accelerating decision-making, fostering innovation, and adapting more swiftly to the fast-paced advancements in technology. As Google navigates these changes, its workforce and leadership structure will continue to evolve.