Google will give extra bonuses to employees this year as it postpones plans to return to the office
Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday said it will reward its employees globally this year, as the tech giant pushes back on plans to return to the office.
Google A company spokesman told Reuters it would give all employees, including the company’s expanding workforce and interns, a one-time cash payment of $1,600 (about Rs 1.2 lakh). ) or the equivalent in their country this month.
The latest benefit is in addition to the work-from-home allowance and Google’s welfare bonus, to support its employees during Coronavirus pandemic, the spokesperson said, without giving details of the total amount the company has set aside for the purpose.
In early March, Google’s internal survey showed a decline in employee benefits over the past year, after which the company announced a series of benefits, including a $500 security cash bonus. (about Rs 37,750).
Last week, Google indefinitely delayed its plans to return to its offices amid concerns about the Omicron variant and some employee protests over vaccinations mandated by the company. Previously, employees were expected to return to the office from January 10.
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