Broken code : the changing face of employment at Google / Susan Steiner, Stephanie Thomason, Andy Borchers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steiner, Susan, 1977- author.

Thomason, Stephanie, author.

Borchers, Andy, author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Google (Firm)--Case studies.

Google (Firm).

Employees--Dismissal of--Case studies.

Employees.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : Society for Case Research, 2024.

Summary:

This case highlights a dramatic shift within Google following the mass layoffs announced in January 2023. Despite significant profitability in 2022, CEO Sundar Pichai cited a shift in economic realities as the reason for laying off 12,000 employees via email, disrupting the psychological contract Google had long maintained with its workforce. Historically, Google was known for its commitment to employee well-being, its innovative culture, and its collaborative work environment. The company's layoff approach marked a sharp deviation from its values and caused widespread employee dissatisfaction, public scrutiny, and raised questions about leadership decisions' impact on organizational culture. This case captures the internal tensions and challenges of navigating large-scale layoffs and explores ethical considerations and strategies for companies facing similar situations.

Notes:

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ISBN:

979-83-488-3354-1

OCLC:

1569208790

Publisher Number:

T299235