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Updated on: Jan 2026

Employment

Google and Microsoft Tighten Performance Reviews for

Jan 5, 2026

of AI Hires at Google in Are Boomerang Employees

In a year defined by a multi-billion dollar talent war, Google has discovered that its most effectiv...

Hiring

Dec 29, 2025

of AI Hires at Google in Are Boomerang Employees

Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff , in

According to data from independent tracker Layoffs.fyi and recent government filings, over , t...

Industry

Dec 29, 2025

Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff , in

Google and Apple Warn H-B Staff to Avoid Overseas Travel

Alphabet Inc.s Google has cautioned its foreign-born employees on H-B visa against international t...

Industry

Dec 23, 2025

Google and Apple Warn H-B Staff to Avoid Overseas Travel

Employment

Google Opens Internship & Apprentice Programme 2026

Google has announced the opening of applications for its Student Researcher Internship and Apprentice Programme 2026, offering students a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research addressing complex, real-world challenges. Registrations are currently open, and eligible candidates can apply through the Google Careers website. Programme Overview The Google Student Researcher Programme 2026 is designed to […]

Dec 19, 2025

Industry

Google, Telangana Launch Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad

In a major boost to India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Google and the Government of Telangana have officially announced the launch of the dedicated ‘Google for Startups Hub’ in Hyderabad. The collaborative initiative aims to solidify Hyderabad’s position as a premier technology and innovation center, providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and access to global networks for early-stage […]

Dec 11, 2025

Employment

Google RCS Archival Feature Sparks Employee Privacy Concerns

Google has introduced a new enterprise feature that allows companies to archive and review text messages, including end-to-end encrypted chats, on work-managed Android devices. While initial, sensational headlines suggested Google was “sharing all texts” with employers, the reality is more nuanced, yet still marks a significant erosion of digital privacy on corporate hardware. Scope of […]

Dec 1, 2025

Jobs

AI Job Creation Booms, But Training Remains a Hurdle

A recent, in-depth analysis of AI career trends in the U.S., conducted by Affordable Contractors Insurance in November 2025, reveals a clear divergence between job seeker interest, high-paying roles, and market accessibility. The study, which aggregated public search data (Google), job availability (Glassdoor), and salary information (Indeed), confirms that while top salaries still belong to […]

Nov 26, 2025

Industry

OpenAI CEO Reassures Staff Despite Google’s Advantage

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a candid internal memo to employees, acknowledging that the accelerated success of rivals, particularly Google’s Gemini 3 model, could “create some temporary economic headwinds for our company.” The leaked memo marks a rare public concession from the leader of the generative AI pioneer, signaling an intensification of the global artificial intelligence […]

Nov 24, 2025

Layoffs

Google Follows YouTube, Offers UK Staff Payouts for Amicable Exit

Google has initiated an offer for voluntary exit packages to employees across its UK offices, extending a major restructuring program that began in the United States earlier this year. The move signals the tech giant’s global intent to sharpen its workforce and management structures. This ensures teams are laser-focused on the company’s aggressive, AI-driven future. The voluntary […]

Nov 22, 2025

Jobs

Google CEO Predicts AI Will Be Better at His Job

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, one of the world’s most influential leaders in technology, has offered a surprisingly candid assessment of Artificial Intelligence’s ultimate potential, suggesting that even his executive role is not immune to automation. In a recent interview with the BBC, Sundar stated, “I think what a CEO does is maybe one of […]

Nov 20, 2025

Industry

Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency

Google (Alphabet), Microsoft, and Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook)—have quietly ceased the public release of their annual workforce diversity reports. This decision ends a decade-long commitment to transparency regarding the gender and racial composition of their global workforces. It also marks a significant retreat from public-facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the sector. The cessation of […]

Nov 10, 2025

Layoffs

Google Layoffs Middle Management in Ad Sales and Small Teams

Google has initiated a major restructuring of its management hierarchy, eliminating over one-third of its managerial roles across key divisions. The move, which began in August 2025 and continues into early 2026, is part of CEO Sundar Pichai’s broader strategy to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and improve decision-making speed as the company intensifies its focus […]

Oct 27, 2025

Industry

Google Signs Major Office Lease in Gurugram’s Atrium Place

Google has signed one of the largest office space deals of 2025, leasing approximately 617,000 square feet at Atrium Place in Gurugram. The property, developed jointly by DLF and Hines, is located in the heart of the National Capital Region (NCR) and is considered a prime commercial destination. This move marks a significant step in […]

Oct 25, 2025

Employment

Google Cloud CEO: AI Will Empower, Not Replace Workers

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has reaffirmed his belief that artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool for empowerment, not displacement. In a recent interview with Big Technology, Thomas addressed growing concerns about AI-related job losses and emphasized that the technology is designed to help workers achieve tasks that were previously out of reach. His remarks […]

Oct 14, 2025

Industry

Google Flags Over 100 Victims in Oracle-Linked Cyberattack

Google has issued a warning that more than 100 organizations may have been compromised in a large-scale hacking campaign linked to the CL0P ransomware group. The cyberattack targeted Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a widely used enterprise resource planning platform, and resulted in the theft of significant volumes of customer data. Experts have described the breach, which […]

Oct 10, 2025