- Published on January 31, 2023
- In AI Features
For Tech’s Sake, Are Layoffs Any Good?
Is this the end of an era of 'iced matcha lattes', 'free lunches', and 'wellbeing days'?
- By Tasmia Ansari
The peppy 'A typical day at Google' is no longer a video trend. Nicole Tsai, a former programme manager at the LA office, was one among those who earned fame by displaying their fancy workplace on social media. But, it was short lived.
Then came the layoff. Her enviable vlogs, which previously showcased Google's themed rooms, free meals and a speakeasy bar, led people to believe that the tech giant coddles its employees. However, on the one hand, the recent spate of layoffs, which might be devastating for many and life altering for others, is the hard reality right now. On the other hand, the firings do happen to be one of the more pragmatic solutions to the economic crisis and result in a positive long-term impact on the companies.
For instance, Sundar Pichai, CEO at Google
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Tasmia Ansari
Tasmia is a tech journalist at AIM, looking to bring a fresh perspective to emerging technologies and trends in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
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