Google announced earlier this year that it will be laying off 12,000 employees, or about 6% of its workforce as the technology industry braces for economic headwinds. The company is also making several cost-cutting measures such as asking employees to share desks and more recently, cutting down on free snacks and workout classes for existing employees.
Citing a memo by chief financial officer Ruth Porat to Googlers, Business Insider reported that employees were notified that the company’s micro kitchens – which provide employees with free snacks like cereal, espresso, and seltzer water – will be closed on days that typically have a significantly lower volume.
The memo noted that such changes “will reduce food waste and be better for the environment.”
Furthermore, the perks will vary based on the office location needs and trends seen in each office space, the report said, adding that the company will also not allocate funds towards purchasing devices like laptops.
“Because equipment is a significant expense for a company of our size, we’ll be able to save meaningfully here. We set a high bar for industry-leading perks, benefits and office amenities, and will continue that into the future. However, some programs need to evolve for how Google works today,” Porat reportedly said in the memo.
Focus on high-priority work
Furthermore, there will also be rescheduling of fitness classes depending on how they’re being used. Reportedly, all these measures are being taken to focus on high-priority work. The company is also reducing its hiring pace and reallocating teams to focus on higher-priority work.
“As we’ve publicly stated, we have a company goal to make durable savings through improved velocity and efficiency. As part of this, we’re making some practical changes to help us remain responsible stewards of our resources while continuing to offer industry-leading perks, benefits and amenities,” Google reportedly said in a statement.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed on January 20 that the company will be reducing its workforce globally.
Citing a memo by chief financial officer Ruth Porat to Googlers, Business Insider reported that employees were notified that the company’s micro kitchens – which provide employees with free snacks like cereal, espresso, and seltzer water – will be closed on days that typically have a significantly lower volume.
The memo noted that such changes “will reduce food waste and be better for the environment.”
Furthermore, the perks will vary based on the office location needs and trends seen in each office space, the report said, adding that the company will also not allocate funds towards purchasing devices like laptops.
“Because equipment is a significant expense for a company of our size, we’ll be able to save meaningfully here. We set a high bar for industry-leading perks, benefits and office amenities, and will continue that into the future. However, some programs need to evolve for how Google works today,” Porat reportedly said in the memo.
Focus on high-priority work
Furthermore, there will also be rescheduling of fitness classes depending on how they’re being used. Reportedly, all these measures are being taken to focus on high-priority work. The company is also reducing its hiring pace and reallocating teams to focus on higher-priority work.
“As we’ve publicly stated, we have a company goal to make durable savings through improved velocity and efficiency. As part of this, we’re making some practical changes to help us remain responsible stewards of our resources while continuing to offer industry-leading perks, benefits and amenities,” Google reportedly said in a statement.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed on January 20 that the company will be reducing its workforce globally.
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