Why does management think 'process optimization' isn't a layoff?

I’m so tired of the corporate speak. We just sat through another 'all-hands' where they kept using terms like 'realigning resources' and 'process optimization' while everyone in the room knew exactly what it meant. Nobody is fooled. When you cut 136 roles in one go, just call it what it is—a layoff. The lack of transparency is what actually destroys morale, not the cuts themselves. People wouldn't be half as cynical if they didn't have to decode a memo full of buzzwords just to figure out if their department is still going to exist on Monday. I’ve been looking at the postings for these 'realignment' roles they keep pushing us toward, and it’s clearly just a way to shed tenure and bring in cheaper labor. If you’re currently on the chopping block, don’t buy into the 'we’re all a family' talk. Polish that resume, hit the networking boards, and don't look back once you get an offer elsewhere. This company doesn't remember your name three days after you exit the building.