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Is HP's focus on 'future growth' just a cover for job cuts?

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·52d ago·1 comments
I've been seeing a lot of internal communications about HP's strategic shift towards 'future growth areas' and 'innovation'. While that sounds great on paper, it feels like there's a subtext I'm not getting. We're being told to adapt and embrace new technologies, but I'm worried this is just a prelude to significant workforce reductions. They're talking about streamlining and optimizing, which in my experience, often translates to fewer people doing more work, or worse, no people at all. I'm especially concerned given the recent news cycles about the tech industry. Has anyone been in a similar situation at HP or another company where this kind of language preceded actual layoffs? Trying to stay optimistic but also realistic. Any insights would be appreciated.

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·52d ago

It's a valid concern. Companies often rebrand layoffs as 'strategic realignments' or 'efficiency drives.' The language around 'future growth' can easily mask a desire to cut costs by reducing headcount. Keep an eye on the specifics of how this 'shift' is being implemented and whether it genuinely creates new roles or just reshapes existing ones with fewer people. Documenting your own contributions and skill set could be a wise move right now.