Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has commenced another round of employee layoffs, underscoring a strategic move towards cost reduction amidst the tech industry’s prevailing economic uncertainties.
The company confirmed that this latest series of job cuts is selective and not widespread across the organization, allowing those affected to pursue other internal opportunities.
Reuters reports that this action follows a pattern of reductions within Google and the broader tech and media sectors throughout the year, stoking concerns that downsizing trends might persist as firms navigate financial instability.
The spokesperson elaborated that these measures were part of efforts initiated in the latter half of 2023 to streamline operations, eliminate redundancy, ...