Ruth Porat, Google’s CFO, has announced “multi-year” changes to employee services in a company-wide memo. To achieve long-term savings, the corporation intends to minimize spending on computers, services, and equipment.

According to internal documents acquired by CNBC, the corporation is targeting laptops and other equipment handed to employees. The move is part of a larger company-wide drive to streamline processes and cut costs.

Google has traditionally been known for its lavish employee benefits, such as free lunches and on-site gyms. In recent years, the corporation has experienced increased pressure to reduce spending and increase profitability.

The move to minimize expenditure on employee computers and equipment is part of a bigger trend among technology businesses to cut costs in non-essential areas. As competition in the tech industry intensifies, businesses search for ways to increase their profits and stay ahead of the curve.

Employees, many of whom have become accustomed to the company’s lavish benefits, are expected to react in a variety of ways to Google’s decision. Yet, the corporation has highlighted that layoffs are required to preserve long-term financial stability and maintain industry competitiveness.

Despite the seeming insignificance of the decision to reduce spending on laptops and other equipment, it represents a broader movement in the computer industry toward greater cost-consciousness and a concentration on core business operations. In the next years, it is expected that corporations will announce additional cuts to employee services and perks as they seek to remain competitive.