According to industry insiders, the voluntary exit deals by Google could evolve into layoffs if enough employees do not take the buyouts and choose to stay in the Sundar Pichai-led company.

In the said petition, the employees have argued that Google is financially stable, so the layoffs don't make sense.

Google employees have launched a petition named Job Security, voicing concerns over planned cost cuts for 2025. With over 1,250 supporters, the petition reflects anxiety about job stability amid layoffs since 2023,