After sacking hundreds of people, Sundar Pichai’s Google gives another shocker to employees, new move set to affect…

After recent layoffs, Google, led by CEO Sundar Pichai, has introduced a new workplace policy that has left many employees concerned. Earlier this year, Google reportedly laid off staff from its Cloud and HR teams to streamline operations and reduce layers within the organization.

Hundreds of employees from the Devices division of Android, Pixel, Chrome, Fitbit, and other Google products, were also sacked. This division hired around 25,000 full-time staff before the cuts.

Google’s New Policy

Google has issued a memo to many units for work for remote employees to start coming to office mandatorily for 3 days. According to a report by CNBC, the company has warned employees that if they fail to attend the office at least three days a week it can result in termination.

The memo has different warnings for employees in Google Technical Services, wherein they will shift to a hybrid model. Google has also offered one-time financial assistance for employees who need to relocate closer to the office, provided they live more than 50 miles away.

Employees already living within a 50-mile radius of the office can’t continue remote work and need to attend the office as per the new guidelines. Google has asked employees to set a defined schedule so they work on-site for three to five days each week. Employees who fail to do this may face the risk of termination.

This policy is released after Google’s earlier buyout offers and warnings of layoffs. The new policy can add stress for many employees especially for those who have adapted to remote work during the pandemic.

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