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> What were the specific list of proposals? The only one you mentioned (voluntary layoffs) is a bad idea because it leads the most talented people to leave. Ro
by danpalmer 4y ago
> What were the specific list of proposals? The only one you mentioned (voluntary layoffs) is a bad idea because it leads the most talented people to leave.
Roughly, voluntary redundancies, pay cuts, unpaid sabbaticals, job trades, and various other implementation details.
They also presented a range of options for those at risk of, for example, deportation, including those at risk of deportation to face legal consequences at home or conscription. None of these suggestions were accepted.
- nonethewiser 4y agoWell all of those encourage the best people to leave. Why would Google want to keep everyone at the expense of their top talent?
- danpalmer 4y agoVoluntary redundancy does not mean that anyone can choose to be laid off, but rather that anyone can apply. The company could reject applications from critical people. Sabbaticals tend to increase retention, as those with long tenure can take a break without quitting. And anyway, the company doesn't necessarily only want to cut the "bottom talent", they may want to cut expensive talent.