Backdoor Layoffs: The Quiet Trend Reshaping Workforce Reductions
“Backdoor layoffs” are a new approach where companies reduce staff without official announcements or large-scale terminations.
Here’s how it works:
• Companies might cut perks, reduce hours, freeze salaries, increase workloads, or use “performance improvement plans” to prompt voluntary resignations.
• While this avoids negative headlines, it creates uncertainty and pressure for employees.
This approach may help companies manage costs, but it can erode trust and morale. With job security shifting, employees should stay proactive by upskilling, networking, and keeping an eye on industry trends for new opportunities.
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“Backdoor layoffs” are a new approach where companies reduce staff without official announcements or large-scale terminations.
Here’s how it works:
• Companies might cut perks, reduce hours, freeze salaries, increase workloads, or use “performance improvement plans” to prompt voluntary resignations.
• While this avoids negative headlines, it creates uncertainty and pressure for employees.
This approach may help companies manage costs, but it can erode trust and morale. With job security shifting, employees should stay proactive by upskilling, networking, and keeping an eye on industry trends for new opportunities.
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