Google’s global business organization is offering voluntary exit packages to select U.S. employees as part of a broader shift toward AI-driven initiatives, aiming to streamline operations without immediate layoffs.

The voluntary exits target non-customer-facing roles—such as solutions, sales operations, and corporate development—while preserving large customer-facing sales teams to protect client relationships.

Executives indicate that despite a strong start to 2026, the pace of change is accelerating and staff must be fully aligned with AI-driven plans to boost productivity, innovation, and customer outcomes.

The internal memo and its coverage note international actions, including a similar program previously executed in the UK in late 2025.

Google has not issued an official public statement yet, and updates are anticipated.

The move follows Alphabet’s strong 2025 financials and reflects concerns about rapid AI-driven disruption requiring alignment with shifting priorities.

The memo includes direct quotes from Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler, outlining the rationale and scope of the voluntary exit program and its AI emphasis.

The memo stresses that AI will transform operations and staff must adapt to an AI-first future.

Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi described the program as actually quite successful, noting roughly a 5% uptake in key teams such as marketing, search, people operations, and hardware.

AI integration is portrayed as essential, with expectations for upskilling and cross-team alignment to stay competitive and advance tech careers.

Coverage notes include external reporting but the core focus remains Google’s voluntary exit program and eligibility criteria.

This development reflects ongoing corporate strategy adjustments as major tech firms balance AI integration with workforce realignment.