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		insane_dreamer on Sept 16, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Amazon tells employees to return to office five da... Some companies used this to reduce their headcount without having to fire people. Maybe Amazon is doing the same thing.

jtriangle on Sept 17, 2024 | [–]

It's a great way to create layoffs without having to spook investors by laying people off.

squigglydonut on Sept 17, 2024 | [–]

This is what I believe as well. It's an assuming narrative that allows them to say that it wasn't them it was the employee choice.

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