Google Offering Voluntary Severance Packages to Business Unit Staff

What’s Happening at Google?

Google is offering voluntary severance packages to employees in its Global Business Organization (GBO) unit.

“We’re starting [2026] in a strong position thanks to everything you accomplished in 2025,” Philipp Schindler, the tech giant’s chief business officer, said in a memo to staff.

“But the game is dynamic, the pace is electric, and the stakes are high.”

Which Roles at Google are Affected?

Google’s buyout program applies to a variety of GBO teams, including solutions, sales, and corporate development.

The company currently employs more than 3,800 people in Canada, according to LinkedIn.

Source

Schindler’s memo to staff about Google’s latest buyout program was viewed and covered by Business Insider.

More Google Layoff/Buyout Coverage

For a full overview of Google layoffs/buyouts and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Google Layoffs & Severance Guide.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.