As opposed to doing what? Keeping these workers on board as an act of charity? IBM operates for the benefit of its shareholders, not its employees; also, water is wet.
Layoff is a blunt instrument that swings in one direction, and cannot be undone. It's easy, but it results in too much unnecessary casualties.
When you've been with a company for 10, 15 years, you accumulate wealth of business knowledge that can always be re-deployed in other areas through careful planning.
That takes more skill than just swinging hammer. But with the absurd money we're paying the executives, shouldn't we expect a little more than just a hammer in their toolbox?
When you've been with a company for 10, 15 years, you accumulate wealth of business knowledge that can always be re-deployed in other areas through careful planning.
That takes more skill than just swinging hammer. But with the absurd money we're paying the executives, shouldn't we expect a little more than just a hammer in their toolbox?