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I’ve noticed the common employee doesn’t really understand that executives aren’t going to tell them any material non-public information at all hands meetings.
by transcriptase 2y ago
I’ve noticed the common employee doesn’t really understand that executives aren’t going to tell them any material non-public information at all hands meetings.
Or that the answer to “will there be any more layoffs?” is never going to be answered truthfully or satisfactorily.
- SpicyLemonZest 2y agoIt's not about what they will say but what they won't say. When companies are confident they won't need to do layoffs soon, CEOs can and do say something to that effect instead of "If we are making companywide decisions, we’ll definitely let you know".
- mh- 2y agoThe problem is, no executive can (responsibly) say that. What if macro conditions worsen? Some kind of black swan event? I don't think it's appropriate to say "we're definitely not doing layoffs soon." Not to mention, people will quibble about what they mean by soon and start asking for timelines. It's a lose-lose situation to be up on stage and get asked this question, and I think it shows a bit of immaturity or naiveté to pose it.