Are the Tech Layoffs Really Techs’ Fault?

Are the Tech Layoffs Really Techs’ Fault?
A closer study of what leads to layoffs today.
Nicole Sudjono
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Jan 24
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Photo by Mitchell Luo on UnsplashA few days ago, on the 20th of January 2023, as most of you may have heard already, Google laid off 12,000 staff.
According to The Information, most who were affected were high performers and payers.
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Written by Nicole Sudjono
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