Eric Schmidt stated, "Google decided that work-life balance and going home early and working from home was more important than winning. The reason startups work is because the people work like hell." He indicated that Google’s focus on flexible working may have cost them in the AI race.
Following Schmidt's remarks, the Alphabet Workers Union highlighted other significant issues at Google, saying, "Understaffing, shifting priorities, constant layoffs, stagnant wages and lack of follow-through from management on projects slow Google workers down every day," suggesting that these factors contribute more to productivity declines.
Schmidt later expressed regret over his comments, admitting, "I misspoke about Google and their work hours. I regret my error," acknowledging the controversy surrounding his comments on work-life balance.
The article describes Google’s 2023 plans to cut 12,000 workers while pushing those remaining to be in the office more often, implying a looming pressure on staff as stated by HR regarding "next steps," and emphasizing that attendance will affect performance reviews.
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