Google has reportedly laid off around 200 employees from its global business unit, the division responsible for overseeing sales and strategic partnerships. The decision, first reported by The Information and later confirmed by a company statement to Reuters, comes as part of broader organizational shifts.
The tech giant emphasized that the job cuts are aimed at “enhancing collaboration” and boosting its capacity to serve customers more swiftly and efficiently. This move reflects a continuing trend among Big Tech firms, which are aggressively reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence and data infrastructure, while pulling back from less critical functions.
Last month, Google had also reduced headcount in its platforms and devices division — a unit managing the Android OS, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser. This follows a larger wave of workforce reduction announced in January 2023, when Alphabet, Google’s parent company, slashed 12,000 jobs, amounting to 6% of its global workforce.
As of the end of 2024, Alphabet reported a headcount of over 183,000 employees.
The cuts at Google are part of a wider industry pattern. Meta removed 5% of its lowest-performing employees earlier this year, Microsoft reduced 650 roles in its Xbox division, and Apple, Amazon, and others have quietly trimmed teams across various departments.
These shifts underline the tech industry’s renewed focus on efficiency, AI talent acquisition, and long-term sustainability over expansive hiring.
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