Google’s decision to cut managerial positions comes on the heels of a series of layoffs, voluntary buyouts, and organizational reshuffles the company has pursued since 2023. In February, Google revealed layoffs within its Cloud division, followed by cuts in April across the Platforms and Devices unit, which covers Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams. READ: Meta signs $10 billion deal with Google (The company has reportedly rolled out voluntary exit programs (VEPs) across several product areas, including Search, Marketing, Hardware, and People Operations. Pichai told employees that the voluntary program was developed in response to feedback indicating that staff favored buyouts over broad layoffs. While the reduction in managerial roles and targeted layoffs have reshaped parts of the workforce, initiatives like voluntary exit programs show the company is trying to balance efficiency with flexibility for employees.