Google Launches Voluntary Buyout Program for Platforms and Devices Division

The initiative targets over 25,000 employees as the company prioritizes AI development and cost-cutting measures.

Google's voluntary buyout program is offered to U.S.-based employees in its Platforms and Devices division, which oversees products like Android, Chrome, Pixel, and Nest.
Eligible employees have until February 20 to apply for the program, with decisions to be communicated by March 25.
The buyout aims to ensure a workforce that is fully committed to Google's mission while addressing cost-cutting priorities and operational efficiency.
The Alphabet Workers Union, which had advocated for buyouts over layoffs, sees the program as a positive step but continues to push for broader policy changes.
Google's focus on AI development, alongside legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, underscores the strategic adjustments behind the workforce restructuring.