4 key things Google told staff in its memo on Voluntary Exit Program: Employees who are eligible and those who are not and more … – The Times of India

Google recently announced the Voluntary Exit Program (VEP) for employees in certain business units. According to a report in Business Insider, which claims to have viewed the memo, it has been sent by Google’s chief business officer, Philipp Schindler. In the email memo sent to employees, Schindler, said that employees on certain teams within the global business organization (GBO) could voluntarily leave the company with a severance package. The memo also makes it clear that certain roles are excluded from Google’s Voluntary Exit Program. Here are the four key takeaways from the memo sent by Schindler:

Starting the year on high note

Schindler starts the memo with a thanks note, saying, “We’re starting the year in a strong position thanks to everything you accomplished in 2025.” He adds, “But the game is dynamic, the pace is electric, and the stakes are high.”

Everyone needs to embrace AI

Schindler’s memo clearly tells employees that everyone in GBO needs to adopt AI. Schindler…