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News18
23-05-2025
- Business
- News18
What Makes Google So Cool? Bengaluru Employee Has The Answers
Last Updated: A Google software engineer posted a video demonstrating the many benefits that make Google offices a desirable place to work. Google is well known for its creative and unique office designs around the world. The tech giant aims to create a fun, innovative work environment that people enjoy being part of. To make the workplace more comfortable, Google offers its employees, known as 'Googlers," a variety of benefits, including free meals, nap rooms, and other cool facilities. Recently, a Google employee from Bengaluru, Riddhi Dutta, shared a video on Instagram showing some of the 'underrated perks" that many people may not know about. Riddhi, who works as a Software Engineer, gave viewers a quick tour of different parts of the office in the video. He highlighted lesser-known benefits that make working at Google special. The video quickly gained popularity, receiving over 8 lakh views and 41,000 likes. The clip gave people an inside look at Google's work culture and showed why so many consider it one of the best places to work. 'Google food is all over Instagram, but is that the only perk worth flexing?" in the video, Dutta states this before listing the top five underappreciated perks that the IT giant provides to its staff. advetisement Watch the video here: Riddhi Dutta shared some of the lesser-known perks that Google employees enjoy. First, every Googler has access to an onsite spa, where they can earn massage credits and book full sessions right at the office. Second, Google offers strong relocation support for employees. This includes staying in a five-star hotel for one to two months, a chauffeur for 30 days, help with transferring vehicles, house hunting, and even negotiating with brokers. If someone prefers to handle things on their own, they can choose to take a cash bonus instead. Google also lets employees choose their preferred work device—whether it's a Mac, Windows laptop, Chromebook, Pixel, or iPhone. Accessories can be picked up from a special vending machine inside the office. In addition, employees get full access to an in-house gym with personal trainers and healthy meals. The company also provides an annual health check-up that includes a full body and dental check-up. Dutta added, 'Even your glasses are covered." Online discussion has been triggered by the video, with individuals expressing both awe and jealousy. A user commented, 'My dream company." Another said, 'Manifesting to be there once." 'That's why everyone wants to work at Google," an individual expressed. 'Best MNC out there with best pay+perks," wrote another. First Published:
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
"Spa, Gym, Chauffeur And More": Bengaluru Employee Shares 5 "Underrated Perks" Of Working At Google
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Google offices worldwide are designed to attract top talent. A Bengaluru employee showcased "underrated perks" at Google. Relocation support includes hotel stays, chauffeur services, and more. Google offices around the world are known to pack a bold punch when it comes to design. The IT giant tries to be an innovative and fun company that people would want to work for, and its offices are designed accordingly. Google employees, who are often called Googlers, also enjoy a range of amenities in the workplace, including free food and nap rooms. Now, a Bengaluru-based Google employee shared a list of 'underrated perks' the tech giant offers its employees. Taking to Instagram, Riddhi Dutta, a Software Engineer at Google, shared a video showing the wide array of perks that make Google offices an enviable place to work. The video, shared a few weeks back, has racked up 871,000 views and 40,000 likes. In the clip, Mr Dutta showed off various areas of the office, giving a sneak peek into the 'underrated perks' offered to a Googler. 'Google food is all over Instagram, but is that the only perk worth flexing?' Mr Dutta says in the clip, before sharing the 5 most underrated benefits the tech giant offers its employees. Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riddhi Dutta (@ First, Mr Dutta shared that every Googler gets access to an onsite spa, where they can earn message credits and book full sessions right inside the office. Second, every Google employee gets relocation support, which includes a five-star hotel stay for one to two months, a chauffeur for 30 days, help with vehicle transfer, house hunting, broker negotiation and etc. Alternatively, a Googler can also take the cash bonus if they are okay to do things on their own. Google employees can also choose their device - a Mac, Windows Chromebook, a Pixel or an iPhone. They can also order accessories from an in-house device vending machine. Apart from these, Googlers also get full access to an in-house gym with personalised trainers and healthy food options. Lastly, an annual health check-up not only includes a full body check-up, but also a dental check-up. 'Even your specs are covered,' Mr Dutta said. The video has sparked a conversation online, with users expressing both amazement and envy. 'My dream company,' commented one user. 'Manifesting to be there once,' said another. 'That's why everyone wants to work at Google,' expressed a third user. 'Best MNC out there with best pay+perks,' wrote another.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sundar Pichai doesn't see the AI race as a win-lose situation
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, "all of us are going to do well" when it comes to the AI race. He said he met with Elon Musk and thinks his ability to build future technologies is "unparalleled." Pichai said success in AI will depend on innovation and execution, which is driven by top talent. The launch of ChatGPT set off a race among Big Tech companies and startups to scale AI, but Google CEO Sundar Pichai doesn't see it as a situation where only one player wins. "I think all of us are going to do well in this scenario," Pichai said during an episode of the "All-In Podcast," published Friday. Podcast host David Friedberg agreed with Pichai and said there seems to be a misconception that there's one winner "and everyone else is a loser." Friedberg said AI is introducing "an entirely new world" that's bigger than that. Pichai's comments came after former Googler and Podcast host David Friedberg asked for his thoughts on rival companies like Microsoft, xAI, OpenAI, and Meta and their leaders. The Google CEO acknowledged that "by definition, it's a very impressive group." "I think maybe only one of them has invited me to a dance, not the others," Pichai said, referencing Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's comments that the "new Bing" will make Google "come out and show that they can dance." Pichai added that he spent time with Elon Musk about two weeks ago and described the billionaire's ability to build future technologies as "unparalleled." He said that while there is competition among the companies discussed, there is also respect and partnerships. Pichai said that AI offers a much larger "opportunity landscape" than any previous technology combined. He added that there may be companies that enter the playing field that haven't been established yet. Pichai raised the point that when the internet came out in 1983, Google hadn't even been launched as a company yet. Now, it's become the dominant search engine. "There are companies we don't even know, haven't been started yet, their names aren't known," Pichai said, adding that those "might be extraordinarily big winners" when it comes to AI. Pichai said that the companies that end up doing well will be those that are able to "innovate and execute with the best talent." That is what will be the driver for success, Pichai said. Google is actively investing in that belief. Last year, the tech giant reportedly spent $2.7 billion on a deal largely intended to get AI scientist and startup founder Noam Shazeer back at the company. Other companies are following the same path: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has directly called candidates to persuade them to join his startup. OpenAI also poached dozens of Googlers last year, and Zuckerberg has reportedly written personal emails to AI researchers at Google's DeepMind as a recruitment attempt. Even if Pichai is right that there's room for multiple companies to win the AI race, the competition hasn't shown signs of letting up anytime soon. Google declined a request to comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sundar Pichai said Google thought 'intensely' about scooping up Netflix — but stopped short of calling the decision a regret
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked about his biggest regret with the company. He said Google debated acquiring Netflix "super intensely" at some point. Pichai also highlighted Google's achievements in research as a source of pride. Sundar Pichai said he still wonders about some decisions Google has made — one of them being that the company never acquired Netflix. The Google CEO gave a wide-ranging interview on the "All-In Podcast," which posted Friday. At the end of the talk, host David Friedberg, a former Googler himself, asked Pichai about his proudest moments — and biggest regret. "We debated Netflix at some point, super intensely inside," Pichai said. Pichai, who has been with the company since 2004 and became CEO about 10 years ago, said that acquisitions like Netflix were "debated hard" and the company "came close" to a deal. He later clarified that the decision against an acquisition was not a "regret," though. In 2014, UK-based technology research firm CCS Insight predicted that Google would acquire Netflix in 2015, but there weren't widespread reports about acquisition discussions. Since kicking off its global expansion in 2016, Netflix has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry and has hit over 300 million subscribers. While Google has entered the television space with its smart TV platform, Google TV, and its internet-based live streaming service, YouTube TV, it never fully broke into the traditional streaming space like Netflix. Google has a long history of eating up the competition through high-profile acquisitions, but Netflix stands as one of the biggest names the tech giant has revealed it considered buying. Over the years, Google has successfully acquired a number of companies that have become central to its product line like Waze, Wiz, Nest, Fitbit, Android Inc., and YouTube. Pichai added in the interview that he's proud of the fact that Google has pushed the boundaries of technology. He said there aren't many companies winning Nobel Prizes and conducting research and development that leads to the creation of businesses. In 2024, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and director John Jumper won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing AlphaFold, an AI system that predicts the 3D structure of proteins. The tech giant also has departments like Google Research, which has invested in a wide range of topics and turned its findings into real-world products like wildfire detection and flood forecasting technology. "I think we've done an extraordinary job at that, and we aspire to do that," Pichai said in the podcast, adding that it's a unique aspect of Google. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Sundar Pichai said Google thought 'intensely' about scooping up Netflix — but stopped short of calling the decision a regret
Sundar Pichai said he still wonders about some decisions Google has made — one of them being that the company never acquired Netflix. The Google CEO gave a wide-ranging interview on the "All-In Podcast," which posted Friday. At the end of the talk, host David Friedberg, a former Googler himself, asked Pichai about his proudest moments — and biggest regret. "We debated Netflix at some point, super intensely inside," Pichai said. Pichai, who has been with the company since 2004 and became CEO about 10 years ago, said that acquisitions like Netflix were "debated hard" and the company "came close" to a deal. He later clarified that the decision against an acquisition was not a "regret," though. In 2014, UK-based technology research firm CCS Insight predicted that Google would acquire Netflix in 2015, but there weren't widespread reports about acquisition discussions. Since kicking off its global expansion in 2016, Netflix has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry and has hit over 300 million subscribers. While Google has entered the television space with its smart TV platform, Google TV, and its internet-based live streaming service, YouTube TV, it never fully broke into the traditional streaming space like Netflix. Google has a long history of eating up the competition through high-profile acquisitions, but Netflix stands as one of the biggest names the tech giant has revealed it considered buying. Over the years, Google has successfully acquired a number of companies that have become central to its product line like Waze, Wiz, Nest, Fitbit, Android Inc., and YouTube. Pichai added in the interview that he's proud of the fact that Google has pushed the boundaries of technology. He said there aren't many companies winning Nobel Prizes and conducting research and development that leads to the creation of businesses. In 2024, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and director John Jumper won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing AlphaFold, an AI system that predicts the 3D structure of proteins. The tech giant also has departments like Google Research, which has invested in a wide range of topics and turned its findings into real-world products like wildfire detection and flood forecasting technology. "I think we've done an extraordinary job at that, and we aspire to do that," Pichai said in the podcast, adding that it's a unique aspect of Google.
