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Google employees typically work more than eight hours a day: Internal memo
- Google employees, on average, work longer than the standard 9-to-5 workday, according to an internal memo from a People Operations team member.
- The memo responded to an employee's request for a compressed work schedule, stating that a 100% compressed schedule is not realistic, but Google allows employees to apply for 60% or 80% of full-time schedules.
- Google emphasized its flexibility in allowing employees to request more flexible schedules based on their roles and teams.
- Reports during the summer of a Google software engineer claiming to work only one hour per day led to viral discussions and memes among employees.
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Anand Mahindra reacts to Google building second-largest office in Hyderabad
- Tech giant Google is now building its second-largest office in Hyderabad, India. Tech Mahindra CEO Anand Mahindra posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding the same and emphasised how monumental this moment is.
- He wrote, “This is not news about just one new building project. I read this slowly to let it sink into my mind. When a global, iconic giant like Google decides to build its largest office outside the US in a particular country, it’s not just commercial news, it’s a geopolitical statement. It’s all happening here now…finally.”
- AHMM, the British design agency behind the project, revealed that they have been working with Google since 2015 on the design of this campus building.
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Former Google CEO launched a $100 million company with his girlfriend; It's not going well
- Eric Schmidt, former Google chairman, has committed at least $100 million to a startup accelerator called Steel Perlot, which he leads as executive chairman with CEO Michelle Ritter, whom he has been dating.
- Steel Perlot faced financial challenges, with Schmidt's family office, Hillspire LLC, covering payroll and credit card debts.
- Steel Perlot CEO Michelle Ritter claimed the company had multiple backers and industry leaders involved, but Forbes couldn't find evidence of significant funds beyond Schmidt's.
- The startup has invested in various companies, launched new ventures, and made claims of collaborations with institutions like the Bank of England and FIFA.
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Google to debut credit in India, announces a slew of AI-powered launches
- Google introduces AI-powered initiatives in India, including formal credit through Google Pay and a fraud detection system named "DigiKavach."
- Google collaborates with The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) to address predatory loan apps in India.
- Axis My India launches "a" super-app with Google Cloud support, aimed at improving access to government services and information.
- YouTube plans to launch a news watch page in India and highlights its significant contribution to India's GDP and job creation in 2022.
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Sundar Pichai thanks PM Modi for "terrific" meeting on Google's commitment to India
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised PM Modi after a productive meeting discussing Google's dedication to India.
- Key discussions included enhancing India's electronics manufacturing and promoting AI accessibility in Indian languages.
- PM Modi acknowledged Google's initiatives and welcomed plans for a fintech operations center in Gujarat.
- Sundar Pichai emphasized Google's commitment to financial inclusion and invited Google to the Global Partnership on AI Summit hosted by India.
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UP village student says no to Rs 32 lakh job, lands Rs 56 lakh offer from Google
- Aradhya Tripathi, a student from Uttar Pradesh, secured a record Rs 56 lakh job offer from Google, the highest ever for an MMMUT alumnus.
- She declined a Rs 32 lakh offer from Scaler in favor of Google.
- Aradhya, a tech enthusiast with a strong academic background in Computer Engineering from MMMUT, excelled as a software engineer at Scaler, paving the way for the Google opportunity.
- Her expertise spans tech stacks like React.JS, Redux, NextJs, and more, with a keen interest in Data Structures and Algorithms, boasting a strong track record on coding platforms.
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'Condemn this historic evil': Google CEO Sundar Pichai vouches to fight antisemitism in workplace
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his condemnation of antisemitism in the workplace. This statement came during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Pichai signed a pledge to raise awareness and take a stand against this "historic evil." The pledge was posted by ADL, an organization dedicated to fighting hate and ensuring justice for Jewish people.
- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is described as an "anti-hate organization" with a mission to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure fair treatment for all.
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Google hires US teen rejected by 16 colleges, including MIT, Stanford
- Google has hired an 18-year-old teenager named Stanley Zhong, who was rejected by 16 out of 18 colleges he applied to, including MIT and Stanford.
- Stanley Zhong, a 2023 graduate from Gunn High School, Palo Alto, also founded his own e-signing startup, RabbitSign, during high school.
- Despite being rejected by many colleges, Stanley received a job offer from Google as a software engineer and has started working at the tech giant.
- His story gained widespread attention and was even discussed in a House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing, which focused on college admissions policies in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to ban affirmative actions.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft's Satya Nadella send message to Israeli employees
- Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, sent an internal email to 2,000 Google employees in Israel, prioritizing their safety during the ongoing regional conflict.
- Pichai emphasized Google's commitment to countering misinformation and cyber threats, particularly fake accounts spreading anti-Israeli narratives and DDoS attacks on Israeli government sites.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed condolences for conflict victims and highlighted the safety of nearly 3,000 company employees in Israel.
- Microsoft offers resources like Microsoft CARES for mental and emotional well-being, responding swiftly to provide assistance and benefits to affected individuals.
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Google bought YouTube on this date in 2006; here’s the 1st video uploaded ever
- Google acquired YouTube on October 9, 2006, for $1.65 billion in stock, reshaping the online video landscape.
- The very first YouTube video, uploaded on April 23, 2005, featured co-founder Jawed Karim discussing elephants' long trunks at the San Diego Zoo in a 19-second clip.
- Initially conceived as a video dating site, YouTube's purpose shifted over time.
- Chad Hurley, YouTube's CEO, expressed confidence that the partnership with Google would empower them to create a cutting-edge global media platform.
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Ex-Google executive reveals the top mistake bosses make when trying to foster honesty with employee
- Former Google executive Kim Scott emphasizes the importance of radical candor in leadership, which involves showing care while challenging directly.
- Bosses often avoid providing honest feedback due to fear, which leads to negative feedback styles such as obnoxious aggression, ruinous empathy, and manipulative insincerity.
- Leaders should aim to strike a balance between compassionately candid feedback and soliciting input to build strong relationships and prevent a power imbalance.
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Employee laid off by Meta gets a job offer from Google
- Hermione, a former employee of Meta, was laid off after working for the company for over three years.
- She considered Google her dream company and received a job offer from them five months after being laid off.
- Hermione will be joining Google as a regional commodity manager for EMEA, based in Dublin, Ireland.
- She shared her excitement about the new job on LinkedIn, mentioning the long commute from Singapore to Ireland.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says this ‘fear’ kept Google, Apple together
- Nadella stated that the fear of losing its default search engine status on Apple devices was a significant factor that kept Apple and Google together. If Google lost this status, it could leverage its popular services like Gmail and YouTube to promote Chrome, potentially bypassing Apple's Safari browser.
- Microsoft attempted to become Apple's default search engine but failed. They were willing to pay up to $15 billion yearly for this position.
- Nadella considered the search engine market to be the most valuable software category, even more so than Windows and Office.
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'You brush your teeth, and you search on Google': Microsoft's Satya Nadella criticises Google Search monopoly
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in a significant antitrust trial against Google, emphasizing Google's dominance in search. He stated, "You get up in the morning and you brush your teeth and you search on Google."
- Nadella pointed out that despite discussions about the open web, he believes there is essentially the "Google web," highlighting Google's overwhelming influence.
- He further said, "Everybody talks about the open web, but there is really the Google web."
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Former Google executive Kiran Mani likely to join Mukesh Ambani's JioCinema
- Kiran Mani, a former Google executive, is expected to become the new CEO of JioCinema, a streaming service owned by Reliance Industries.
- Mani's role will involve overseeing JioCinema's technological development and securing agreements with Hollywood studios to boost the platform's mobile user base and content partnerships.
- The move comes amid reports of Disney exploring potential buyers for its India streaming business, including Reliance Industries.
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