Google added about 10,000 employees over the past six months, bringing its total workforce to 204,757 by the end of September, while Meta and Microsoft were cutting costs and staff. According to its third-quarter earnings report, the growth came mainly from internal hiring and acquisitions, including the purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz on March 11, which added about 2,000 staff. The hiring comes as quarterly revenue rose 25% year on year, following a major layoff of about 12,000 positions in January 2023. Experts say whether Google sustains this hiring will depend on market conditions, business demand and progress in artificial intelligence.
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Original headline: Đi ngược xu hướng cắt giảm, Google tăng thêm 10.000 nhân viên
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.0T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 279.76 |
| Change that session | -1.43% |
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