Google has initiated a buyout program affecting various departments including search and engineering, despite CEO Sundar Pichai's recent claims of increasing engineering staff. This strategic move could be a response to both competition from AI technologies like ChatGPT and challenges following a U.S. antitrust case. The buyout aims to provide a supportive exit for employees misaligned with company goals or feeling unmotivated, coupled with a push for employees living close to offices to return to a hybrid work model.
"I want to be very clear: If you're excited about your work, energized by the opportunity ahead, and performing well, I really (really!) hope you don't take this!"
"Earlier this year, some of our teams introduced a voluntary exit program with severance for U.S.-based Googlers, and several more are now offering the program to support our important work ahead."
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