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Google fires hundreds of employees; Fitbit leaders also exit

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News Bytes · 1y ago

Google fires hundreds of employees; Fitbit leaders also exit

Google is undergoing a significant restructuring of its Devices & Services teams, moving from separate divisions to a functional organization model, leading to layoffs primarily in the AR hardware team. The downsizing suggests a shift away from developing its AR hardware and a focus on OEM partnerships. Fitbit co-founders, including James Park, are departing. This indicates a potential transformation in Fitbit's future, as Google has removed features and steered users toward Pixel Watch, and Fitbit products have faced server outages and halted sales in certain countries.

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Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others

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Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others

In January 2024, several tech companies implemented job cuts. Frontdesk fired all 200 employees during a two-minute call, Google laid off hundreds of staff across various divisions, Microsoft cut 1,900 jobs, Amazon announced layoffs in Audiobooks, Prime Video, and Twitch divisions, Xerox reduced its workforce by 15%, Unity Software cut 1,800 jobs, Discord laid off 17% of its employees, eBay cut 1,000 jobs, Flipkart laid off 1,000 employees, Swiggy laid off 400 employees, Riot Games cut 11% of its staff, TikTok laid off 60 workers, and Salesforce announced 700 job cuts.

Okta fires 400 people

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Okta fires 400 people

Okta is reducing its headcount by 7% as part of its commitment to achieve profitable growth. The company will lay off around 400 employees, with affected workers being notified via email. This is not the first time Okta has made job cuts, as last year it reduced its workforce by 300 employees. CEO Todd McKinnon stated that the decision was necessary to ensure greater efficiency and manage costs effectively. These layoffs come amidst a trend of tech companies, including Amazon and Google, making similar job cuts.

Google Fitbit, Peloton announce fitness content partnership

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Google Fitbit, Peloton announce fitness content partnership

Fitbit has announced a partnership with Peloton, allowing premium users to access Peloton's fitness content. Fitbit premium members in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia will have access to a wide range of Peloton classes including pilates, running, boxing, and cycling. In return, Peloton members will receive offers on Google Pixel watches and Fitbit Charge 6 devices. The financial details of the partnership have not been disclosed. Peloton is facing a decline in sales and has sought to refinance its debt.

Edtech startup Adda247 fires 300 employees

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1y ago

Edtech startup Adda247 fires 300 employees

Edtech startup Adda247 has reportedly laid off around 250-300 employees, marking the company's first round of layoffs in recent years. The layoffs affected various verticals, including StudyIQ, a UPSC-focused platform acquired by Adda247. Sources claim that the downsizing was driven by the need to extend the runway as funding becomes scarce in the edtech sector. Adda247, backed by WestBridge Capital and Google, has raised over $60 million and was valued at $175 million in its last funding round. The company's revenue surged to Rs 61.5 crore in FY22, but losses also increased by 90% to Rs 28.8 crore.

Google parent Alphabet lays off hundreds of employees from its global recruiting team: Report

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Google parent Alphabet lays off hundreds of employees from its global recruiting team: Report

Google is conducting layoffs within its parent company, affecting hundreds of employees in the global recruiting team. The move is attributed to a decrease in the volume of requests for Google's recruiters. Earlier this year, Google announced one of the largest rounds of layoffs in the tech industry, affecting nearly 12,000 employees from various departments. While the current layoffs are not part of a wide-scale reduction, Google is focusing more on AI development as it faces competition from AI chatbots like OpenAI's GPT-3.

Chegg fires 441 employees

ABPLive

ABPLive · 1y ago

Chegg fires 441 employees

American education technology company Chegg, which also has operations in India, fired 441 employees which represent 23% of the company's global workforce. "We executed a restructuring effort, a major step in my plans to refocus Chegg and return to subscriber and revenue growth," Chegg President and CEO Nathan Schultz said. Chegg expects to save up to $50 million with restructuring.

Google fires 28 employees after sit-in protest over controversial Project Nimbus contract with Israel

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google fires 28 employees after sit-in protest over controversial Project Nimbus contract with Israel

Google has terminated the employment of 28 employees who participated in a sit-in protest against the company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government and military. The controversial project, known as Project Nimbus, has faced criticism since 2021 as it allegedly involves providing technology to support Israel's actions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The protesters claim that Google's involvement makes the company complicit in the "genocide of the Palestinian people". During the protests, some employees were arrested and forcibly removed from the offices. Google stated that physically impeding work and preventing access to facilities is a violation of policies.

Google layoffs 2025: Tech titan offers buyouts to U.S. employees—are layoffs next?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Google layoffs 2025: Tech titan offers buyouts to U.S. employees—are layoffs next?

Google has introduced voluntary buyouts for U.S. employees across various divisions, including Knowledge and Information, marketing, and research, raising concerns about potential layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures. This "voluntary exit program" allows employees to leave with a severance package. Although not confirming more layoffs, Google aims to streamline teams amidst its restructuring efforts that began in 2023 with 12,000 role cuts. Additionally, remote workers near Google offices are being called back as part of a hybrid work push.

Google offers voluntary exit to US staff, including search and ad teams

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Google offers voluntary exit to US staff, including search and ad teams

Google has offered voluntary exit packages to U.S. staff in various departments, including search and advertising, to reduce overall employee numbers. This move affects units like knowledge and information, central engineering, marketing, research, and communications. Employees opting for this exit programme might not align with the company's strategy or face challenges in their roles. This initiative follows previous layoffs and restructuring in other Google units earlier in the year.

Dunzo Fires 150 More Employees Amid Funding Woes

Inc42 · 11m ago

Dunzo Fires 150 More Employees Amid Funding Woes

Hyperlocal delivery platform Dunzo has made significant staff reductions, with reports suggesting that 150 employees have been laid off. The company, which is facing financial difficulties, now has a core team of only 50 employees. Dunzo has been struggling to secure funding while losses continue to rise. The Bengaluru-based startup has also shifted its focus to B2B operations as it tries to overcome legal issues and leadership changes.

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