Google has Slashed 35% of “Small Teams” Managers, Exec Claims

What’s Happening at Google?

A Google executive recently informed staff that the tech giant has eliminated 35% of its managers overseeing “small teams” over the past year.

“When we look across our entire leadership population, that’s managers, directors and VPs, we want them to be a smaller percentage of our overall workforce over time,” Brian Welle, vice president of people analytics and performance, said in an audio recording of an all-hands meeting obtained by CNBC.

CEO Sundar Pichai reiterated during the meeting that the company needs to be “more efficient as we scale up so we don’t solve everything with headcount.”

Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear how many Canadian employees in management positions at Google have been let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 3,700 workers in the country.

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Next Steps for Google Employees

If you’re fired or let go from Google, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Lost Your Job at Google? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Google for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is here for you.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

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