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Re:New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike by repeekad on Monday November 04, 2024 @12:43PM (#42044045)
I think almost by definition a layoff is to remove redundant/bottom performers to keep the machine clean and lean, that’s capitalism for ya
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Re:New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike by mmooss on Monday November 04, 2024 @02:35PM (#42045244)
The reason given is usually to cut costs, because the company claims to lack the cashflow or income to pay them. If the company can't afford it or doesn't believe they need it, they cut meat and bone and not just fat.

Look at the news organizations laying off reporters in large numbers. The news organizations' product suffers considerably.

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