[mschuster91]

> How many people do they need to keep on staff that are not doing anything?

They could also reduce the amount of hours that everyone works. It's high time for another reduction in hours-per-week anyway.

> Do they have to lose money before they are allowed to trim the workforce?

In a society that values its citizens over its corporations, yes.

> Do they need to be prepared for another COVID-level demand surge?

It's not unlikely that there will be a surge once the Russians get booted out of Ukraine.