Google will be dismissing 12,000 employees, making it the latest technology company to reduce their workforce by a significant amount.

Google, headed by CEO Sundar Pichai, announced on Friday that they plan to lay off 12,000 employees, following the trend of other technology companies downsizing their staff. Pichai confirmed the layoffs in an email sent to Google employees, which was later posted on the company's blog. This move will result in a reduction of 6% in the company's workforce. Pichai expressed remorse for the decision and the impact it will have on employees, taking full responsibility for the choices leading to the layoffs.

The layoffs will take place across all business areas, with the majority of cuts happening in the company's sales and marketing divisions, as well as its hardware division. The company is also closing some of its offices around the world. Pichai noted that the layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline the company's operations and focus on its core business areas, such as search, advertising, and YouTube. The CEO also stated that the company would be offering generous severance packages to affected employees and assistance with finding new jobs.