Microsoft to lay off 6k workers despite streak of profitable quarters

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pfannkuchen · 2h ago

Are layoffs being used instead of firing due to regulations?

Like it seems much better for morale to ratchet up a stricter performance bar and have forced exits at review time, rather than having these bulk layoffs. I can’t make it make sense absent regulations distorting the natural game theoretic dynamics.

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Microsoft to lay off 6k workers despite streak of profitable quarters

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