Google Lays Off Close To 1,000 People
The affected employes were from various teams, including engineering, Google Assistant, AR, and DSPA.
Google recently announced that it had laid off hundreds of employees
On 10 January, the tech giant revealed that the affected employes were from various teams, including engineering, Google Assistant, AR, and DSPA.
The company said it was investing in its biggest priorities and making organisational changes to become more efficient.
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Contrary to Google's claims, the layoffs actually affected almost 1,000 people
Google said it is supporting the impacted employees as they look for new roles
This is not the first time Google had massive layoffs in January. Last year, it cut 12,000 jobs and offered generous severance packages to affected employees.
Google is not the only tech company laying off its employees
Many other companies, including Amazon, Pixar, Discord, Twitch, and more, have been on a layoff spree.
Various factors contribute to these layoffs, such as market shifts, cost-cutting, overhiring, and economic downturns.
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