Alphabet, the company under which Google belongs, has recently announced the removal of more than 100 employees working in its fast-growing cloud department. According to a CNBC report, this cut has affected departments like sales, operations, engineering and consulting.
Google is preparing to lay off more employees. The Alphabet company, to which Google belongs, has recently announced the layoff of more than 100 employees working in its fast-growing cloud department. According to a CNBC report, departments like sales, operations, engineering and consulting have been affected by this cut.
What did the spokesperson say?
Google says that the employees recently laid off can be considered part of the company’s strategy to move towards the future. A company spokesperson told Reuters in an email that ‘we are changing our business keeping in mind the needs of our customers and big future opportunities.’ Although employees are being laid off, Google has said that it will continue to invest in important areas that are important for the company’s long-term success.
Pressure is more due to layoffs
The employees that Google has recently laid off in the cloud department also include those who were working on the company’s annual Google Cloud Next event held in mid-April. The company has faced criticism from employees. Employees say that now they will have to complete the work in the same time with fewer people. Also, there are concerns about fewer opportunities for advancement in the company despite being profitable.
There have been layoffs before
Google has laid off employees several times this year. In fact, many technology and media companies faced economic uncertainty this year and due to this Google fired hundreds of employees in January. Some employees were also fired in April, although it is not clear how many people lost their jobs. Most recently, in May, Google fired at least 200 employees from its Core department, including some important engineering teams.
