New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Google's workforce expanded to 204,757 employees at the end of September 2026, adding nearly 10,000 people in six months as the technology giant continued hiring and integrated cybersecurity firm Wiz into its operations. The increase comes at a time when several major technology companies are cutting jobs to control costs and reorganise their businesses.

The latest employee figures, disclosed in Google's third-quarter earnings results, highlight a contrasting workforce strategy within the global technology industry, where companies are increasingly reassessing staffing requirements amid changing business priorities and investment plans.

Google's headcount increased from its March 2026 level to 204,757 employees by ...