Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business unit, which oversees sales and partnerships, as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at enhancing collaboration and improving customer service.
This move follows an earlier round of job cuts in April, when hundreds of employees from the company’s platforms and devices division—responsible for Android, Chrome, and Pixel—were also let go. That restructuring stemmed from Google’s efforts to boost agility and operational efficiency after merging the platforms and devices teams in 2024. The consolidation led to both layoffs and voluntary retirement programs earlier this year.
Like many major tech companies, Google is shifting its focus toward strategic priorities such as data center expansion and artificial intelligence (AI) development, while scaling back costs in other areas.
In addition to workforce changes, Google is revamping its performance review and compensation systems. According to an internal email from John Casey, VP of Global Compensation and Benefits, the company will roll out a new approach in the 2026 compensation cycle. The updated system is designed to more generously reward top performers, with an increase in discretionary bonus budgets for managers. This will allow them to better recognize employees rated in the “significant impact” category—a performance tier that includes the majority of Google staff.
The restructuring and compensation changes reflect Google’s evolving strategy to align talent management with its long-term growth and innovation goals.
