Google's workforce reaches 204,757 in Q3 2026 as some tech peers cut jobs

Business Insider reports Google had 204,757 employees in the quarter ending September 2026, roughly 10,000 more than at the end of March. Its March acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz, which had roughly 2,000 employees, contributed to the increase. The growth contrasts with job cuts and buyout offers at some other tech companies.