Alphabet Inc.'s Google is now facing increasing criticism from both current and former employees who believe that the company's leadership lacks a clear vision. The complaints come as Diane Hirsh Theriault, a software engineer at Google, took to LinkedIn to criticize the tech giant's approach.

According to Theriault, Google has been conducting random layoffs for the past six to 12 months and lacks visionary leaders. She described the company's leaders as "profoundly boring and glassy-eyed," claiming that Google has failed to launch successful executive-driven initiatives in recent years.

Theriault also expressed concerns about Google's approach to product development, comparing it to the BogoSort algorithm where elements are randomly reordered until they fall into place. This lack of a clear strategy, she argued, has hindered the company's progress.

While Google's executives have expressed their intent to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI), Theriault criticized the lack of a clear vision for this direction. She also highlighted a growing sense of nihilism among the employees, with many feeling disengaged and anticipating potential layoffs.

The post on LinkedIn concluded by expressing a sense of longing for the loss of Google's once magical work environment, replaced by a more fear-driven atmosphere.

Justin Patterson, an Equity Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets, pointed out that Google CEO Sundar Pichai's focus on "durable cost savings" may have negatively impacted the company. This adds to the growing concerns about Pichai's leadership, as former employee Ian "Hixie" Hickinson previously criticized him for a lack of visionary leadership and a failure to uphold Google's original ethos.

These criticisms raise questions about employee morale at Google, with reports suggesting that discontent is at an all-time high. If these concerns go unaddressed, it could have detrimental effects on the company's future success.

It remains to be seen how Google's leadership will respond to these criticisms and whether they will take steps to address the concerns of their employees. As one of the leading tech giants, Google's ability to maintain a strong vision and motivate its workforce will greatly impact its position in the industry.