Hey all–
It’s been an unbelievable few months — we shared our imaginative and prescient at I/O and GML, and we’ve been transport at a dizzying tempo. We’ve seen a brilliant constructive response to AI Mode together with our purchasing bulletins, heard pleasure about our new advertisements experiences instantly from companies, and are bringing Maps to cutting-edge new surfaces like Gemini Live and XR glasses. It’s been intense – but in addition intensely enjoyable and energizing – and I’ve seen and heard the identical from a lot of you. I took on this position to guide Okay&I as a result of I imagine there’s no higher place to rework the lives of billions of customers by way of this AI second. This is the chance of a lifetime — and it’s right here proper now.
In this thrilling time and with a lot necessary work underway, my objective is for each single one among us right here to be all-in on constructing the way forward for our merchandise. To assist this, I’ve made two choices.
Offering a Voluntary Exit Program (VEP) for Okay&I Googlers within the U.S.
Some orgs at Google have provided a Voluntary Exit Program (VEP) over the previous few months, and I’ve been paying shut consideration and contemplating whether or not we must always do the identical for Okay&I. After listening to constructive suggestions on these pilots in addition to requests inside our org, I’ve determined to supply a VEP — this offers eligible U.S-based Okay&I Googlers (my direct reporting org) the power to voluntarily go away the corporate with a severance bundle.
I need to be very clear: If you’re enthusiastic about your work, energized by the chance forward, and performing properly, I actually (actually!) hope you don’t take this! We have bold plans and tons to get finished. We want your power and dedication, and I would like you at Google! On the opposite hand, this VEP presents a supportive exit path for these of you who don’t really feel aligned with our technique, don’t really feel energized by your work, or are having problem assembly the expectations of your position.
Work location coverage change for Local Remote Okay&I Googlers within the U.S.
For hybrid Okay&I Googlers, coming into the workplace on a hybrid schedule is a part of our expectations. You’ve heard me say that I imagine we innovate higher and make choices quicker once we’re working collectively within the workplace. I’ve determined to replace our work location coverage to be extra constant, so U.S. Okay&I Googlers who’re at present totally distant and dwell inside 50 miles of one among our Okay&I return websites will transition again to the workplace. This means they’ll align to the three/2 hybrid schedule that almost all Okay&I Googlers are already on. We’re working to make sure our workplaces are able to assist our workforce as we welcome extra Googlers again into the workplace, and we’re providing relocation assist if Local Remote Okay&I Googlers want to be nearer to their return web site.
Looking forward
My objective right here is to make sure that everybody on our workforce is totally dedicated — it’s to not obtain a headcount goal. In truth, we proceed to rent the place wanted, and we anticipate to backfill most of the exited roles — which may also create new alternatives for inside mobility and development.
We’ll comply with up with all U.S.-based Okay&I Googlers and with U.S. Local Remote Okay&I Googlers to share related particulars by the tip of the day. I hope you’re feeling empowered to make the choice that’s best for you, and I actually hope that you simply’re impressed by the chance right here and select to remain and construct with us.
Thanks,
-Nick
