> The opposite side of this is that the value of knowledge held by such workers is enormous and getting rid of them because the bean-counters will see a savings

> The opposite side of this is that the value of knowledge held by such workers is enormous and getting rid of them because the bean-counters will see a savings in wages and salaries is counter-productive to the long term health and viability of the company. Sure, but it's not illegal to be stupid.