If you must conduct layoffs, don’t be a jerk – ...

Since our last column, another smattering of tech startups has laid off employees. We get it. Layoffs happen. But as we conduct yet another week of analysis into a depressing time in tech, we’re thinking about how these difficult conversations could be a bit less awful if we learned to prioritize care for workers over increasing profit margins. We know that the startup ecosystem is volatile, but severance pay and extended healthcare benefits give employees much more peace of mind as they search for their next opportunity. “Where do you expect us to find this money?” you might ask. That’s a good point, but if your startup has ever thrown a swanky party with expensive alcohol that you... Tout l'article

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