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Updated on: May 2026
Google Employee Used Secret Search Trends to Rig Online Bets
Industry

Google Employee Used Secret Search Trends to Rig Online Bets

May 29, 2026

Google Staff Demand Veto Power Over Controversial Contracts

In a major display of internal dissent, hundreds of Google employees have signed a petition demandin...

Technology
Feb 9, 2026
Google Staff Demand Veto Power Over Controversial Contracts

Microsoft and Google are Poaching Big Oils Top Talent

As the artificial intelligence boom matures in , a new frontline has emerged in the competition ...

Employment
Jan 16, 2026
Microsoft and Google are Poaching Big Oils Top Talent

One Remote Day Now Equals a Full Week at Google

Google has updated its Work From Anywhere WFA policy, significantly tightening the rules around re...

Work Model
Oct 10, 2025
One Remote Day Now Equals a Full Week at Google
Google Flags Surge in Extortion Emails Sent to Executives
Industry

Google Flags Surge in Extortion Emails Sent to Executives

Google has issued a warning about a surge in extortion emails being sent to executives at large organizations. The tech company revealed that a group claiming affiliation with the Clop ransomware gang is behind the campaign, which began around September 29, 2025. The senders of these emails allege that they have stolen sensitive data from […]

Oct 4, 2025
Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return
Work Model

Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return

Google has intensified its return-to-office (RTO) policies, requiring remote employees within 50 miles of company offices to work on-site at least three days per week or face potential job loss. The updated mandate, announced on June 13, 2025, primarily affects employees in Search, marketing, research, and core engineering teams. Google has launched voluntary buyout programs […]

Jun 16, 2025
Google Offers Buyouts to Employees Amid Cost-Cutting
Employment

Google Offers Buyouts to Employees Amid Cost-Cutting

Google has initiated a new round of voluntary buyouts, offering severance packages to employees across multiple divisions as part of its ongoing cost-cutting strategy. The move comes as the tech giant continues to streamline operations while ramping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The buyouts, which target employees in search, advertising, research, and engineering units, […]

Jun 12, 2025
Google Issues Ultimatum: Return to Office or Risk Job Loss
Work Model

Google Issues Ultimatum: Return to Office or Risk Job Loss

Google has taken a firm stance on its return-to-office policy, issuing a warning to certain remote employees to either adopt a hybrid work model or face termination. This decision is part of the tech giant’s broader cost-cutting measures. It also reflects a strategic shift toward prioritizing in-person collaboration, especially amid increased investments in AI. The […]

Apr 24, 2025
Google Layoffs: What Indian Employees Need to Know
Employment

Google Layoffs: What Indian Employees Need to Know

Google, one of the world’s most prominent technology companies, is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs as part of its ongoing global restructuring efforts. This development has raised concerns among employees in India, particularly those based in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. While the company has not officially confirmed the layoffs, reports suggest that teams in […]

Apr 21, 2025
AI Talent Retention: Why Google is Paying Employees Not to Work
Compensation

AI Talent Retention: Why Google is Paying Employees Not to Work

In a highly competitive artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, Google has adopted an unconventional strategy to retain its top talent. Reports suggest that the tech giant is paying some of its AI staff a year’s salary during extended leave. This primarily includes employees from its DeepMind division. This approach, known as “garden leave,” is designed to […]

Apr 9, 2025
Pay Equity Concerns Rise as Google Adjusts 2025 Salaries
Industry

Pay Equity Concerns Rise as Google Adjusts 2025 Salaries

Google, one of the world’s leading technology companies, is facing backlash from its employees over reduced compensation packages for 2025. Despite the company’s strong financial performance, many employees have expressed dissatisfaction with smaller salary increases and reduced stock grants. The issue came to light during a recent company-wide meeting, sparking discussions about pay equity, employee […]

Mar 29, 2025
Google Final Push for AGI: Sergey Brin Sets High Expectations
Industry

Google Final Push for AGI: Sergey Brin Sets High Expectations

The race to dominate the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape has intensified, and Google co-founder Sergey Brin has made it clear that the stakes have never been higher. In an internal memo, Sergey urged employees working on Google’s Gemini AI models to adopt a more rigorous work ethic, emphasizing the need for a 60-hour workweek and […]

Mar 5, 2025