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Google Lays Off Around 200 Employees in Global Business Division: Report

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Google recently announced cuts of approximately 200 jobs within its global business unit, which oversees sales and partnerships, according to a report by The Information. The layoffs reflect a broader trend among major tech companies to shift their focus and resources towards data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) development, while reducing investments in other divisions.

In a statement to Reuters, Google described the job reductions as part of a strategic effort to improve collaboration and enhance its ability to serve customers more efficiently. This restructuring follows earlier workforce reductions; last month, The Information reported that Google had laid off hundreds of employees from its platforms and devices division, responsible for products such as Android, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser.

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, had previously announced a major workforce reduction in January 2023, cutting 12,000 jobs — roughly six percent of its global staff. As of the end of 2024, Alphabet employed 183,323 people worldwide, according to regulatory filings earlier this year. These recent layoffs continue the company’s efforts to streamline operations amid changing market priorities.

This move is part of a wider industry pattern, with several tech giants adjusting their workforces. Meta cut about five percent of its lowest-performing employees earlier this year while increasing hiring for AI-related roles. Microsoft trimmed 650 jobs in its Xbox division last September, and Amazon has made cuts across various departments, including communications. Apple also reduced roughly 100 positions in its digital services group last year, illustrating the sector-wide shift towards AI and cloud infrastructure investments.

Salesforce to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs While Expanding AI Workforce

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Salesforce is set to cut over 1,000 jobs as part of a strategic shift to focus more on selling artificial intelligence products. Despite the layoffs, the company will offer displaced employees the opportunity to apply for other positions within the organization, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The specific departments impacted by the layoffs have not been disclosed.

As of January 31, 2024, Salesforce employed 72,682 people, and the latest cuts come after a series of similar actions in recent months. In December 2023, CEO Marc Benioff highlighted the success of “Agentforce,” the company’s platform for AI-powered virtual agents, which secured over 1,000 paid deals. Earlier reports from January 2024 and July 2024 indicated smaller rounds of job cuts, including 700 and 300 roles, respectively.

Salesforce is actively hiring to bolster its workforce in AI sales, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for AI-driven solutions. The company is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings on February 26, 2025.

 

STMicroelectronics Considers Job Cuts in France and Italy Amid Restructuring

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STMicroelectronics, the French-Italian semiconductor company, is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by up to 3,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its employees, across its French and Italian plants. This move is part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at cost reduction, as reported by Bloomberg News. While the company did not confirm the exact number of job cuts, CEO Jean-Marc Chery mentioned during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that talks with unions would begin regarding voluntary headcount reductions, as part of a $300 million cost-saving program.

Union leaders have raised concerns, with FIOM CGIL union officials in both Brianza and Catania, where STMicroelectronics operates plants, seeking reassurance from the Italian government on maintaining current job levels and ensuring new investments and hiring. The company recently introduced an early retirement program, offering one position for every three workers retiring.

Despite these concerns, the company is continuing to receive significant support, including a €2 billion grant from the Italian government for building a new microchip plant that will create 3,000 jobs.