Google Expands Voluntary Exit Program to ‘Support Our Important Work Ahead'

Core Insights - Google has expanded its voluntary exit program with severance to more U.S.-based employees across various teams [2][4] - The program was initially available to specific teams and is now extended to Core, Marketing, Research, Knowledge & Information, and Communications teams [2] - Remote employees living within 50 miles of an office are being asked to return to in-person work three days a week [3][4] Company Strategy - The voluntary exit program aims to support the company's future work and is part of a broader strategy to adjust to the current economic environment [4] - In January 2023, Google announced a significant job cut of 12,000 positions to align with the changing economic reality and to focus on key areas like artificial intelligence [4][5] - As of January 2024, Google is continuing its cost-cutting measures and investing more in generative AI, with expectations of further job cuts [6]