[vikingerik]

Well, perception/observation bias. We never notice the companies that do grow sustainably and don't do layoffs.

[xpe]

You really think so? I've picked many places to work based on my perception of their business model stability and how they treat people. I'm far from perfect of course.

I think many employees and investors care about employee retention. I don't know how much it factors in, but it is something.

[vikingerik]

I meant "we" as on a news site like this, "Company Not Laying Off" will never make a headline. Yes, employees and good investors/owners do care.