Sometimes they need to negotiate with unions or government agencies. They could still notify employees, it would be the nice thing to do. "You'll be laid off

Sometimes they need to negotiate with unions or government agencies. They could still notify employees, it would be the nice thing to do. "You'll be laid off once we get approval from the relevant groups". Of course, that disrupts productivity for these target employees for 1-2-3 months, so they won't do it. I wonder if the hit to productivity to <<everyone>> is worth it.