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Googlers responded to a questionnaire back in March and complained about bureaucracy. I'm not sure how you avoid moving slow in a company with 170k people thoug
by matwood 4y ago
Googlers responded to a questionnaire back in March and complained about bureaucracy. I'm not sure how you avoid moving slow in a company with 170k people though.
Big tech went on a crazy hiring spree the last few years, and it's time to take breath and figure out how to best handle all the new people (the productivity demand). Typically this also means new hires need an increased level of justification, and they'll let natural attrition take down the headcount.
- ironman1478 4y agoApple has a ton of engineers and they are able to pump out high quality products with really cool features. Its possible, but it requires focus (look at how limited Apple's product line is compared to Google) and it does require people in leadership positions with very clear visions, which Apple definitely has.
- saagarjha 4y agoApple has like an order of magnitude fewer engineers.
- ironman1478 4y agoOh man you're right. I did not realize that
- idontpost 4y agoAnd yet, is a more valuable company.