[bachmeier]

Serious question: if it's about decreasing costs, why not get rid of the workers?

[danesparza]

Because the workers are willing to work in a reduced cost workspace.

[bachmeier]

Unless they are willing to work for free, you can decrease costs by getting rid of them.

[grigjd3]

Presumably, the demand the business sees justifies the cost of workers. Of course, layoffs happen.