Profits and operating cash flow are two different things. Only the latter matters in terms of meeting payroll. Very few companies of any kind cut pay or lay o

Profits and operating cash flow are two different things. Only the latter matters in terms of meeting payroll. Very few companies of any kind cut pay or lay off employees just because they "had a bad quarter." Even when there is a bad year or two (such as during coronavirus pandemic), the government will usually step in and offer generous tax credits to try to keep employees working.