Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:42pm on 12 Apr 2025,Saturday Business
On April 10, 2025, Google laid off hundreds of employees within its platforms and devices unit, which manages key products such as Android software, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser. This follows a voluntary exit program offered by the company in January. A Google spokesperson explained that the move was part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations after combining the Platforms and Devices teams in the previous year. The goal is to enhance agility and effectiveness within the organization. Earlier in February, Bloomberg reported additional cuts in Google's cloud division, albeit limited to a few teams. These workforce reductions are part of broader restructuring efforts that began in January 2023, when Alphabet announced plans to eliminate 12,000 positions, representing 6% of its global workforce. Google did not respond to Reuters' request for additional comments. (PC: Boom)
