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Dell said return to the office or else—nearly half of workers chose “or else” (arstechnica.com)

submitted 5 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 30 points 5 months ago (2 children)

As intended. A Layoff by any other name...

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago

Not for 50% of the company though. They're going to have a rough couple years ahead of them.

[–] golli@lemm.ee 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I wonder if this method doesn't overproportionally eliminates valuable workers, who can easily switch companies.

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

Sounds like a problem for the next CEO. I got quarterly metrics to meet. When shit hits the fan cause all the talent left I'll just eject with my golden parachute.

[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago

Pretty much.

Capable employees don't raise a huge stink.

They quietly put the word out to a few people they know and play along until something interesting appears on the horizon.

Then when they're good and ready they just "suddenly" fuck off to somewhere nicer for them.