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Google layoff: Fired employee posts ordeal on Linkedin— ‘longest 5 mins in life’

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Livemint · 1y ago

Google layoff: Fired employee posts ordeal on Linkedin— ‘longest 5 mins in life’

Alphabet's Google is rumored to have laid off its entire Python team in a cost-cutting move. A LinkedIn post by a former Google engineer, Matt Hu, detailed his experience being laid off, along with his teammates and manager. Hu, who holds an H-1B visa and has been with Google for two years, recounted his shock as he received an email and lost access to multiple sites. He also mentioned that his manager, who had been with Google for 13 years, was also laid off.

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Google confirmed it 'terminated' an employee who staged a protest against Israel at a tech event

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Google confirmed it 'terminated' an employee who staged a protest against Israel at a tech event

A Google engineer who protested against a talk by the head of Google Israel has been fired. The employee disrupted a presentation by Barak Regev, Google Israel's managing director, expressing refusal to build technology that supports genocide, apartheid, or surveillance. The protest was against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion cloud-computing contract with Israel's government. More than 100 Google workers had previously protested the project in 2022. The incident follows the recent layoff of YouTube's entire music team. Google's parent company, Alphabet, is also facing calls for CEO Sundar Pichai's resignation due to recent failures in AI innovation and a $2.3 billion lawsuit.

More than 30,000 tech employees lose jobs globally in first month of 2024

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

More than 30,000 tech employees lose jobs globally in first month of 2024

According to data compiled by layoff-tracking website Layoffs.fyi, more than 30,000 tech employees have lost their jobs globally in the first month of 2024. This comes after a year in which tech companies, including startups, fired over 425,000 employees worldwide. Several well-known companies, including Zoom, Okta, PayPal, iRobot, Salesforce, Swiggy, eBay, YouTube, and Google, have announced significant job cuts. The CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, has also warned that there may be more job cuts in the future.

Google fired an employee who protested its contract with the Israeli military

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google fired an employee who protested its contract with the Israeli military

Google has fired an employee who protested the company's involvement in a $1.2 billion Israeli government contract during a presentation. The now-former Google Cloud engineer voiced concerns about the project, known as Project Nimbus, which provides cloud services to the Israeli military. The employee shouted, "I refuse to build technology that powers genocide or surveillance." Google confirmed the firing, stating that the employee violated company policies by disrupting an official event. The incident follows pushback from hundreds of Google and Amazon employees who signed an open letter opposing the contract, citing concerns about the surveillance of Palestinians.

iPhone 16 Pro Max may deliver longest-ever battery life on an iPhone

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Livemint · 1y ago

iPhone 16 Pro Max may deliver longest-ever battery life on an iPhone

According to leaks, the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have the "longest battery life ever seen on an iPhone" with a 5% larger battery. It may also feature the Apple A18 bionic chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and larger displays up to 6.86 inches. The camera is said to have a larger Sony IMX903 sensor for improved image quality, and there may be a shift to a vertical camera layout.

Career growth or work-life balance? Employee compares tenure at Google and Meta

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Livemint · 1y ago

Career growth or work-life balance? Employee compares tenure at Google and Meta

Former employee and product manager at Meta, Daniel McKinnon, shared insights into the work-life balance at Google and Meta. McKinnon stated that while both companies offer growth opportunities, Meta prioritizes work-life balance whereas Google focuses more on stability and job security. He mentioned that Meta is more transparent with frequent reviews and direct engagement with leaders, while Google relies more on email and chat communication. Additionally, McKinnon highlighted that Meta has younger VPs in leadership roles, while promotion processes at Google are more time-consuming.

Sundar Pichai opens up on Google's biggest layoff: ‘Could have done differently’

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Livemint · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai opens up on Google's biggest layoff: ‘Could have done differently’

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the company's largest layoff ever, involving 12,000 employees in 2022. During an all-hands meeting, Pichai defended the decision to reduce the workforce by 6%, citing the impact on employee morale and the need for future investments. He acknowledged that the method of informing and cutting off access to laid-off personnel simultaneously across time zones was not the right approach, stating they could have handled it differently.

Google to let go of 30,000 employees due to new AI innovation?

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Livemint · 1y ago

Google to let go of 30,000 employees due to new AI innovation?

Google plans to reorganize its ad sales unit, resulting in job cuts for around 30,000 employees. The move comes as Google leverages its advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to introduce AI-based tools that automatically suggest and create high-performing ads with minimal employee involvement. The restructuring follows a previous layoff of 12,000 employees. The news was announced internally by Sean Downey, Google's President of the Americas and Global Partners, but it is unclear if this will lead to further job reductions.

Building A Start-Up? LinkedIn Founder Says 'No Weekends, No 9-to-5 Work'

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Building A Start-Up? LinkedIn Founder Says 'No Weekends, No 9-to-5 Work'

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman emphasized the intense work culture necessary for startups, suggesting no weekends and beyond 9-to-5 efforts are essential. Through a 2024 podcast, Hoffman highlighted the need for unwavering dedication to build a successful startup, using LinkedIn's early days as an example. While acknowledging the challenges of work-life balance, he explains that startup environments demand full commitment, which might clash with some modern perspectives on healthy work cultures.

YesMadam asks staff if they're stressed, allegedly fires those who said 'yes'

Inshorts · 7m ago

YesMadam asks staff if they're stressed, allegedly fires those who said 'yes'

Salon services startup YesMadam conducted in-office survey asking employees if they were stressed at work and allegedly fired those who admitted to being stressed. A screenshot of an alleged e-mail from HR about employees' termination was shared widely on social media, with many suspecting it to be a PR stunt. "Not just me...100 others were fired," a YesMadam employee claimed.

Inside Scoop: Techie reveals the real pros and cons of working at Google

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Inside Scoop: Techie reveals the real pros and cons of working at Google

A Google employee known as 'Striver' recently shared their experience working at the tech giant on social media platform, X. In their post, they highlighted the positive aspects of Google, including a good work-life balance, a strong codebase, and the ability to make a significant impact. However, they also mentioned some drawbacks, such as slow approval processes, limited scope of work, and potential challenges with career progression. Striver's post gained significant attention online.

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