Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
9mo ago

Google Introduces Voluntary Exit Program for US Platforms and Devices Team

The program offers severance packages to employees in the Android, Pixel, and Chrome divisions after a major restructuring last year.

The Google campus in Mountain View. The Bay Area tech giant confirmed Thursday that it has rolled out a “voluntary exit” program for certain employees in its product teams who may not align with the division’s goals or are struggling with hybrid work requirements or their roles. 
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google event in Mountain View in May 2024. Google’s parent company confirmed Thursday that it has rolled out a “voluntary exit” program for certain employees in its product teams who may not align with the division’s goals or are struggling with hybrid work requirements or their roles. 
Image
Rick Osterloh, senior vice president of hardware at Google

Overview

  • Google's voluntary exit program is available to US employees in its Platforms and Devices team, which includes Android, Pixel, Chrome, and other hardware and software units.
  • The program follows the 2024 merger of Google's Android, Chrome, and hardware teams to enhance efficiency and integrate AI across products under the leadership of Rick Osterloh.
  • Employees who choose to leave will receive severance packages, as Google emphasizes the need for a deeply committed workforce to focus on its product development goals.
  • Google's recent cost-cutting measures, including this exit program, align with its broader strategy to offset increased investments in AI technologies like its Gemini platform.
  • The voluntary exit program has not been extended to other Google divisions, such as search or DeepMind, and some employees see it as a potential precursor to layoffs if participation is low.