> If the business is in really dire financial straits, I think you actually fire people. Then it must be reported to investors who might think your business is

> If the business is in really dire financial straits, I think you actually fire people. Then it must be reported to investors who might think your business is in trouble. But if you hire contractors (who do everything a full timer does, just with fewer rights) or have high attrition you can fly under the radar.