Google

Laid off 2,000+ employees in 2024-2025. Cut 35% of managers in August 2025. Introduced Voluntary Exit Program in January 2025.

Around 300 London-based Google DeepMind employees sought to unionize with the Communication Workers Union in April 2025, driven by concerns about Google removing its pledge not to use AI for weapons and surveillance.

Google restricted its "Work from Anywhere" policy and notified remote workers their jobs would be considered for layoffs if they did not return to offices. In April 2025, remote workers were included in layoff cuts.