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January 15, 2009

In First-Ever Layoffs, Google Dismisses 100 Recruiters

After dismissing a large number of contractors late in 2008, Google has taken the additional step of cutting 100 internal recruiting positions.The company's first official layoffs come as no surprise, but they're an important milestone nonetheless.

In a blog post on the move, VP People Operations Laszlo Bock wrote, "Given the state of the economy, we recognized that we needed fewer people focused on hiring."

He expressed regret that the the people who "helped build this company" are the first to get the axe. "We are enormously grateful for everything they have done," he said.

We're not aware of layoffs or hiring freezes in Google's sales or ad ops organizations, but if you hear of anything, please send us a tip. Meanwhile we've added Google to our continuously updated layoff tracker.

Posted by Zachary Rodgers at January 15, 2009 8:36 AM

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The global recession has taken its toll. But I bet Google is not affected, the layoffs must be with a purpose.

The news are showing that Google has more in store for the year.

Frank Silvestre January 18, 2009 8:19 AM

The recession is not effecting the online industry at all (those companies who know what they are doing). Those businesses who fail to recognize the importance of getting on-line for real, will fail, period. The new generation almost exclusively uses the Internet to find a product or a service. If a company does not have a web presence, it is doomed for failure. Google made its Adwords platform better and even more suitable for small businesses and they are thinking about buying up the failing newspapers. Microsoft is laying off people because of its failing business model. Google most likely did some internal restructuring and decided they did not need that many people for now.

Kevin January 19, 2009 4:14 AM

January 15, 2009

In First-Ever Layoffs, Google Dismisses 100 Recruiters

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