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Google Offers Voluntary Exit Program for US-Based Platforms and Devices Employees

The program follows the merger of Google's Pixel hardware and Android software teams, aiming to streamline operations and align staff with the division's goals.

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. 
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Overview

  • The voluntary exit program is available to US employees in Google's Platforms and Devices division, which includes teams working on Android, Pixel, Chrome, Google Photos, Fitbit, and Nest products.
  • Employees who opt for the program will receive a severance package, although specific terms have not been disclosed.
  • The initiative comes after the 2024 merger of Google's hardware and software teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency, particularly in integrating AI technologies into products.
  • Google stated the program is intended to ensure employees are fully committed to the division's mission, rather than tied to immediate product roadmap changes.
  • The move aligns with broader cost-cutting efforts under CFO Anat Ashkenazi, as Google seeks to optimize operations while maintaining momentum in its product lines.