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I think it's the opposite. Layoffs are when mgmt is at fault. Firings are when the employees are at fault.

• dexterdog 11y ago
  But layoffs often come from above as "fire the worst 20% or your team so we can get lean." So in that case the employee does play a part. The problem with these moves is that the top 20% often see the writing on the wall and leave shortly after. Then the second 20% start testing the waters. Then...