google, one of the world's largest tech companies, has given a strict warning to many of its remote (working from home) employees. Either come to the office, or quit the job.
During the Corona epidemic, most tech companies provided the facility of working from home. But now the situation is changing and companies like google have again started promoting office culture.
Some of Google's teams, such as Technical services and HR (People Operations), have clearly told their remote employees that now they will have to come to the office at least three days a week. If an employee lives within 50 miles (about 80 kilometers) of the google office, then it has been made mandatory for him to come to the office. Those who do not do so may lose their jobs.
The company has also given another option to some employees, if they want, they can shift near the office by taking a one-time relocation package. On the other hand, those who do not want to do this also have the offer of 'voluntary retirement', that is, they can leave the job on their own.
Account is being taken from every team
google spokesperson Courtenay Mencini says that this decision is being taken according to each team. She said, 'We have said earlier that working face-to-face is important for us. This helps in innovation and solving complex problems.'
Another big reason behind this decision is AI i.e. Artificial Intelligence. google has been investing heavily in AI for some time now and for this the company has also done layoffs and restructuring in many teams. Those working in teams like Android, Chrome, Nest and Fitbit have already been given the option of voluntary retirement.
google co-founder Sergey Brin is also in favor of working in the office. Earlier this year, he had told his AI teams to spend as much time as possible in the office. He described the 60-hour week as the "right balance" so that the company does not lag behind in the AI race.
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