Even a growing company (like PopCap) can still have a layoff be a good idea for business. Their main reason they cite is that the business model is changing. Th

Even a growing company (like PopCap) can still have a layoff be a good idea for business. Their main reason they cite is that the business model is changing. This is phenomenally important. If Kodak had laid off three-quarters of its film staff and hired like crazy to get into the digital business back before digital cameras were a hit, they would have been crucified by the city of Rochester and in the court of public opinion. In hindsight, though, it would have been a smart decision and one that could have saved the company. If your people can't adapt to the market, you need to change your people. It's an unfortunate reality, and it sucks for all involved, but good businesses make hard decisions like this. I hope things work out for PopCap, and my heart goes out to those laid off--life is about to really suck for them.