Google gives these employees three-days ‘warning' to …. or leave the company

Google
is tightening its return-to-office policies across multiple divisions, requiring remote employees within 50 miles of company offices to work on-site at least three days per week or face potential job loss. The tech giant announced the expanded mandate alongside voluntary buyout programs for US-based workers in Search, marketing, research, and core engineering teams.
The new policy affects employees in Google's Knowledge & Information division, which houses Search, ads and commerce operations, as well as Core engineering teams. Remote workers who live within 50 miles of approved Google offices must now transition to a hybrid 3-day schedule by September or accept severance packages.
"When it comes to connection, collaboration, and moving quickly to innovate together, there's just no substitute for coming together in person," said Jen Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President of Core Systems, in an internal memo obtained by multiple outlets.
Google executives push in-person collaboration strategy
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah?
IC Markets
Mendaftar
Undo
Nick Fox, head of Google's Knowledge & Information group, emphasized the company's commitment to having fully engaged employees. "My goal is for every single one of us here to be all-in on building the future of our products," Fox wrote in his memo to staff.
The executive made clear that high-performing employees should remain with the company, stating: "If you're excited about your work, energized by the opportunity ahead, and performing well, I really (really!) hope you don't take this!"
However, Fox also offered an alternative for struggling employees: "This VEP offers a supportive exit path for those of you who don't feel aligned with our strategy, don't feel energized by your work, or are having difficulty meeting the expectations of your role."
Google's crackdown on remote work continues
This announcement builds on Google's ongoing efforts to reduce remote work flexibility. In April 2025, the company began requiring remote workers in various divisions to return to offices or face elimination of their positions, with some employees receiving relocation assistance to move within 50 miles of company facilities.
Google has been conducting targeted buyout programs since early 2025, following widespread layoffs in 2023 that eliminated 12,000 positions. The company continues hiring while streamlining operations to focus resources on artificial intelligence development and infrastructure investments.
The policy excludes employees in DeepMind, Google Cloud, YouTube, and central advertising sales divisions, though YouTube separately requires office returns for nearby remote workers.
AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Mint

30 minutes ago

• Mint

British Airways Halts Dubai, Qatar Flights After US Strikes Iran

British Airways paused flights to Dubai and Doha, increasing aviation disruptions in the Persian Gulf after the US struck three nuclear sites in Iran and Tehran vowed to retaliate. The London-based carrier canceled several flights to Dubai and diverted two planes bound for the emirate overnight, according to data from Flightradar24. One flight took off from Heathrow Airport Saturday night and was diverted to Zurich after it reached Saudi Arabia's airspace in the early hours of Sunday, according to the flight tracking site. Another Dubai-bound jet returned to Heathrow after going as far as Egypt. The carrier also canceled flights to Qatar's capital Doha on Sunday and halted routes to Bahrain through the end of the month due to operational constraints and airspace restrictions. Several American and European airlines paused flights to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar last week after Israel started bombarding Iran. British Airways said it has adjusted its flight schedule as a result of recent events to ensure the safety of customers and crew. The moves highlight growing worries in a slice of the Middle East that is typically considered safe and sheltered from regional dislocations. US President Donald Trump said American bombers struck Iran's three main nuclear sites on Sunday and threatened more attacks if Tehran doesn't capitulate, pulling the US directly into the country's conflict with Israel despite his longtime promises to avoid new wars. Iran has threatened to hit US bases in the Persian Gulf if Washington gets involved and close down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil trade waterway it borders with the UAE and Oman. Qatar hosts the largest US base in the region, while Bahrain is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet. Bahrain said on Sunday that it is activating remote work for 70% of all government ministries and departments in light of regional developments. With assistance from Danny Lee and Siddharth Philip. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Business Standard

33 minutes ago

• Business Standard

FedEx founder Fred Smith, pioneer of express delivery, dies aged 80

Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionised the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the postal service. Over the next half-century, Smith, a Marine Corp. veteran, oversaw the growth of a company that became something of an economic bellwether because so many other companies rely on it. Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx became a global transportation and logistics company that averages 17 million shipments per business day. Smith stepped down as CEO in 2022 but remained executive chairman. Smith, a 1966 graduate of Yale University, used a business theory he came up with in college to create a delivery system based on coordinated air cargo flights centred on a main hub, a "hub and spokes" system, as it became known. The company also played a major role in the shift by American business and industry to a greater use of time-sensitive deliveries and less dependence on large inventories and warehouses. Smith once told The Associated Press that he came up with the name Federal Express because he wanted the company to sound big and important when in fact it was a start-up operation with a future far from assured. At the time, Smith was trying to land a major shipping contract with the Federal Reserve Bank that didn't work out. In the beginning, Federal Express had 14 small aircraft operating out of the Memphis International Airport flying packages to 25 US cities. Smith's father, also named Frederick, built a small fortune in Memphis with a regional bus line and other business ventures. Following college, Smith joined the US Marines and was commissioned a second lieutenant. He left the military as a captain in 1969 after two tours in Vietnam where he was decorated for bravery and wounds received in combat. He told The Associated Press in a 2023 interview that everything he did running FedEx came from his experience in the Marines, not what he learned at Yale. Getting Federal Express started was no easy task. Overnight shipments were new to American business and the company had to have a fleet of planes and a system of interconnecting air routes in place from the get-go. Though one of Memphis' best-known and most prominent citizens, Smith generally avoided the public spotlight, devoting his energies to work and family. Despite his low profile, Smith made a cameo appearance in the 2000 movie Castaway starring Tom Hanks. The movie was about a FedEx employee stranded on an island. Memphis has lost its most important citizen, Fred Smith, said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee, citing Smith's support for everything from the University of Memphis to the city's zoo. FedEx is the engine of our economy, and Fred Smith was its visionary founder. But more than that, he was a dedicated citizen who cared deeply about our city." Smith rarely publicized the donations he and his family made, but he agreed to speak with AP in 2023 about a gift to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation to endow a new scholarship fund for the children of Navy service members pursuing studies in STEM. The thing that's interested me are the institutions and the causes not the naming or the recognition, Smith said at the time. Asked what it means to contribute to the public good, he replied: America is the most generous country in the world. It's amazing the charitable contributions that Americans make every year. Everything from the smallest things to these massive health care initiatives and the Gates Foundation and everything in between, he said. I think if you've done well in this country, it's pretty churlish for you not to at least be willing to give a pretty good portion of that back to the public interest. And all this is in the great tradition of American philanthropy. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

India Today

37 minutes ago

• India Today

Click, Learn, Repeat? Not yet. 2 of 3 Indians prefer degrees over online courses

With the rise of online platforms like Coursera, UpGrad, and others offering short-term courses for quick skill-building and better job prospects, a recent report by TeamLease EdTech shows that most Indian professionals still trust long-term degrees. The report, titled 'Impact of Upskilling on Performance Appraisals', finds that 66% of respondents firmly believe that traditional degrees and diplomas continue to hold strong value in career COURSES STILL SERVES THE PURPOSEWhile degrees remain important for career advancement, the report also shows that professionals actively use short-term courses to address immediate job 50% of respondents reported using platforms like YouTube and short online certifications that last 1 to 3 months. This trend is more common in sectors like Sales and Marketing, where over 80% of professionals said they used short courses to develop role-specific when it comes to gaining promotions or shifting roles, long-term academic programmes still AS A CAREER SIGNALFormal education, the report suggests, plays a bigger role than just providing knowledge. For many, it acts as a credential during performance reviews and appraisals. In an era where employees are steering their own career journeys, the weight of a recognised degree appears to offer both structure and report states that 84% of professionals took up some form of upskilling in the past year, with many choosing degree or diploma programmes to help secure their career who opted for longer formats often reported greater clarity in their career plans—even when promotions didn't follow TERM THINKING DRIVES LEARNING CHOICESOne of the major findings points to long-term career planning as the biggest reason behind upskilling. About 61% of those surveyed cited future planning as their key individuals were found to be three times more likely to feel confident about their career PAYS FOR UPSKILLING?Surprisingly, nearly half - about 46%-of professionals self-funded their most recent learning effort, while only 24% received full support from their employers. Tech and finance professionals led in self-funding, with about 78% in these sectors covering their PATH IN UPSKILLINGThe report highlights a clear pattern: professionals rely on short-term learning for daily tasks but lean on formal education for long-term 42% of respondents reported receiving a promotion, new role, or salary hike within 18 months of upskilling, and many of them had invested in long-term study, based on responses from over 14,000 professionals across sectors like Sales, Tech, HR, and Finance, sheds light on how upskilling choices affect career milestones such as appraisals and Watch