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Last year's cuts - what was the real impact?

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·25d ago·1 comments
Looking back at the 13% layoff last year, it felt pretty widespread. I remember the news articles and the general shockwaves through the company. For those who were here then, what was your experience? Did it feel like certain teams or roles were hit harder than others? I'm trying to understand the strategic reasoning behind those cuts and if they truly achieved what leadership intended. It’s hard to gauge the long-term effects when you’re in the thick of it. Were there any positive outcomes or was it purely a cost-cutting measure? Curious to hear honest reflections from people who lived through it, especially now that we're seeing more economic headwinds. Did it change the company culture significantly for those who remained?

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·25d ago

It definitely felt like a significant chunk of people were let go, and the uncertainty afterward was palpable. There was a lot of speculation about who was safe and what the future held. While leadership cited efficiency, it's tough to see the direct benefits when you're worried about your own role or the workload of your remaining colleagues. I'm curious too if any of those strategic goals were actually met, or if it was more about short-term cost-saving without a clear long-term vision.