It isn't just IT. It's across the board. And it isn't targeted at just low performers or newer employees, unfortunately. Actually, it seems those that have been here longer are getting let go first- maybe because they cost more? In the past, there'd be an announcement, and employees would understand their strategy (e.g., 5% from each area, this site, this product, etc.). But now employees are just being cut without detailed explanation, especially those that just offer regular business support (e.g., Quality, Finance, HR, etc.). In my opinion two things are true- 1. The RTO mandate absolutely was a push to get people to quit so they wouldn't need to pay severance. (And who knows what their next move will be to turn up the heat.). 2. The company is not doing as well as they'd like Wall Street to believe, and they don't want to announce the layoffs for fear of how investors may react. Why they aren't starting with the poor performing senior management is beyond me- we really could trim some fat at the Executive Director level. The only thing that makes sense is if they're trying to use them to help "manage out" current employees.
Rob is certainly creating a legacy here. This feels dirty and slimy.
