Google Layoffs Job Cut: to fire 200 sales & marketing employees

The news is from Google which may be going for layoffs. We had reported in the month of November 2008 about the possible Google firing contract workers and in April 2008 about the Google Layoffs for DoubleClick employees. The news is not good for the employees of Google in the sales and marketing department. Now the situation is getting worse for the employees as the recession is taking a toll on all sectors and all of the sectors are feeling the heat. The latest additon to the list of organization which may go for layoffs is the Google.

How many employees may be fired in the Google layoffs?
The news has been sourced from a post on the official Google Blog, which has quoted that the job cuts may be for 200 employees.

What is the total no. of employees of Google ?
Total No. of employees of Google is not known as of now.

What will be the cost and savings by Google layoffs?
No info available about that.

When will the Google layoffs happen?
As per the reports, the layoffs will be on need basis. The good news for the affected employees is that the company will give each person time to try and find another position at Google, as well as outplacement support, and provide severance packages for those who leave the company..

Which locations and department of employees will be affected by the Google layoffs ?
No info is available location wise. As for the business segment or department, it will be the sales and marketing guys who will be affected.

What is the primary reasons for Google layoffs?
The layoffs are being done as a part of restructuring exercise.

Any other news about Google layoffs
As per The official GoogleBLog, the intimation was posted by Omid Kordestani, Senior VP, Global Sales and Business Development
Let's hope that alternative jobs are available to the affected employees of Google Layoffs Job Cut