That's maybe the theory, maybe. In practice, in my personal experience, mass layoffs are a nightmare for everybody, and end up affecting also those not directl

That's maybe the theory, maybe. In practice, in my personal experience, mass layoffs are a nightmare for everybody, and end up affecting also those not directly involved (especially since in most cases they don't know if they are until the layoffs are done). So: - Many of the "productive" people will leave on their own accord for better pastures, even before the layoffs are carried out. - The rest will find themselves with an increased workload (and the nagging feeling they should have followed the lead of the previous group).