Subj : Google wants to lure workers back to the office with...cheap hote
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Aug 07 2023 13:15:03

Google wants to lure workers back to the office with...cheap hotel deals?

Date:
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:55:00 +0000

Description:
New promotion concerns Googles on-campus hotel for employees, in case they 
wanted to pay 2x rent and sleep at work.

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Google is offering workers cheaper holidays - to its office - this summer, in 
a move thats likely intended to counteract some of the criticism the company 
has faced in recent months. 

Earlier this year, Google amended its hybrid working policy and asked workers 
to return to the office for three days per week. Later, Google Cloud told 
workers to go back home for one of those days, splitting their time with 
another worker in a desk-sharing setup. 

Speaking about company materials it saw, CNBC has reported that Google is 
offering a $99 deal at its on-campus hotel through September 30. (Image 
credit: PIxabay) 

The so-called Summer Special claims to be an offer designed to make it easier 
for Googlers to transition to the hybrid workplace. 

Clearly, such proximity to the office comes with many benefits, including 
zero commute and access to the companys on-site amenities, including its 
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It comes at a cost, though, of the equivalent of $3,000 per month. Thats a 
figure thats on par with rent in the area, which means workers sleeping at 
the office could have to spend upwards of $6,000 per month on accommodation. 

To add insult to injury, Google also noted that the promotion is unapproved 
for business travel, and as such, should be entirely funded by each 
individual employee. 

According to CNBC , one comment posted to Googles internal discussion forum 
said: Now I can give some of my pay back to Google. 

Others pointed out that the deal could almost be considered good, had it been 
even cheaper or included access to other facilities like food and 
housekeeping. 

Then, theres the fact that the deal is only of any use to those working from 
the Bay View site, and Googlers located at other offices arent really going 
to get any more out of the deal than a holiday to another work campus. 

A company spokesperson told CNBC that the company regularly runs specials for 
employees to take advantage of the companys spaces and amenities. Google did 
not immediately respond to TechRadar Pro s request for further comment. Still 
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Via CNBC



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-wants-to-lure-workers-back-to-the-office-
withcheap-hotel-deals


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