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Google parent Alphabet said it will cut about 12,000 jobs, more than 6% of its global workforce, becoming the latest tech giant to retrench after years of abundant growth and hiring.
The cuts will affect jobs globally and across the entire company, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai told employees in an email on Friday, writing that he takes “full responsibility for the decisions that led us here.”
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Benefit leaders will still need to play a significant role in keeping early tech jobs attractive and accessible to young professionals.
Benefit reductions meant to cut costs and even free up funds for AI may be undermining retention, as workers scale back savings and question their employers' priorities.
A false sense of job security can make layoffs especially difficult for veteran workers, but outplacement access can ease the transition.
Layoffs are scheduled to take place May 20 as the company shifts more spending toward AI development.
From career decisions to benefits advice, employees need to be reminded that their gut instincts and expert human advice should not be overlooked.
