SaralnamaGoogle has cut over 35% of managers who led small teams of three or fewer members as part of its effort to improve efficiency. The layoffs happened last week and follow earlier workforce reductions, including a 6% cut in 2023. Many affected managers remain with the company in other roles. CEO Sundar Pichai said Google aims to grow without increasing headcount too much. The company also offers a voluntary exit programme with pay and benefits for some employees. Employees raised concerns about job security and workplace culture in a recent meeting. To stay efficient, Google is reducing management layers and encouraging staff to use AI tools to boost productivity. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 13:29 IST; source: link)