In Leaked Audio, Sundar Pichai Opens Up About Google Layoffs: 'Clearly It's Not The Right Way To Do It'
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the negative impact of last year's layoffs on employee morale and admitted that the process was not handled optimally. The layoffs were part of a broader trend in the tech sector, with Alphabet Inc. announcing 12,000 job cuts in early 2023. Pichai emphasized that inaction would have led to worse outcomes, allowing Google to invest in new areas despite the criticism.
December 14, 2023 | 6:32 am
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The leaked audio discussing Google's layoffs may have similar repercussions on GOOG as on GOOGL, with potential short-term negative sentiment among investors.
As with GOOGL, the leaked audio from the CEO of Google admitting to the mishandling of layoffs could negatively impact investor sentiment and the stock price of GOOG in the short term.
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Sundar Pichai's admission about the poorly handled layoffs at Google may continue to affect employee morale and public perception, potentially impacting investor confidence in the short term.
The CEO's admission of mishandling layoffs could lead to a negative perception among investors, as it suggests internal challenges and possible disruptions. This could result in a short-term negative impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
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