Google employees are worried about change in work-from-home policy. What does CEO Sundar Pichai have to say?
Google has allegedly reiterated its commitment to a hybrid work arrangement, dismissing fears that it will follow Amazon's recent decision to require a full-time return to the office. At a recent town hall meeting, Google officials promised employees that the company's current three-day-a-week in-office policy would continue.
What did Google employees worry about??
During Google's all-hands meeting "TGIF" (Thank God It's Friday), employees expressed concerns about the impact of Amazon's decision on their work arrangements. According to two employees who attended the meeting, one of the most frequent queries was whether, in light of Amazon's statement, Google could renew its commitment to hybrid work.
What did Sundar Pichai say??
CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the need for employee productivity when working from home in order for the company to continue to provide a flexible work environment.
Google's VP of Global Compensation and Benefits, John Casey, reaffirmed the company's commitment to hybrid work. He emphasized that, while in-office presence is crucial, Google believes that the present approach strikes an appropriate balance between flexibility and productivity.??
Despite senior leadership's comments, during the most recent all-hands meeting, Pichai mentioned that some employees, such as members of Google's hardware teams, work four days a week.?
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