Google Cuts 35% Of Small-Team Managers In Efficiency Push

Google has eliminated more than one-third of its small-team managers, executives told employees last week, as part of an ongoing push for efficiency, according to CNBC. Brian Welle, vice president of people analytics and performance, said the company now has 35% fewer managers with small teams than a year ago. CEO Sundar Pichai reiterated that the company must scale without relying on headcount growth. Since early 2023, Google has cut 6% of its workforce, slowed hiring, and offered voluntary exit programs across 10 divisions. Executives said the buyout program was created in response to employee feedback, giving staff the option to leave rather than face blanket layoffs. Alphabet shares are up 10% this year, following strong gains in 2023 and 2024.