Google started in 1996 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It has grown to be a major technology company with over 2 million job applicants annually. Google provides many perks and benefits to create a fun and motivating work environment, including free meals, fitness facilities, education stipends, and flexible work policies. This human-centered culture aims to empower employees and strip away barriers to their work, contributing to high job satisfaction, discretionary effort, and organizational commitment at Google.