Google's DeepMind AI lab offers a unique retention strategy known as 'garden leave,' allowing employees to receive pay for up to a year after resigning, creating a barrier against talent poaching. This practice, more common in the UK, contrasts with noncompete agreements that restrict former staff from working in rival firms. While appealing on the surface, many employees express frustration, as such clauses limit their opportunities for meaningful work post-departure, emphasizing the complexities of talent retention strategies in competitive industries.
Google's strategy of 'garden leave' allows former employees to be paid while not working, effectively preventing competitors from poaching their talent.
Though it seems appealing, garden leave and noncompete agreements hinder employees' ability to secure meaningful employment after departure from the lab.
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