layoffsI track a lot of news and I am seeing a sharp influx of news stories and blog posts about companies laying off not just a few employees but a substantial percentage of their workforce.

Yes, most, if not all, cite the economic pressures as the cause for layoffs.

paidContent.org lists some of the layoffs, including layoffs at:

  • Sirius
  • Zillow
  • SearchMe
  • Hi5
  • Seesmic
  • Lulu
  • Zivity
  • SkyRider

But there are plenty more to blog or write about.

It is a shame to see. I don't think that is in the future at RustyBrick, in fact, I hope to hire some more employees right now. In any event, I cannot imagine having to let go a percent of my company. Firing one person is hard enough, firing 10, 20, 50, 100 - must be crazy - or maybe it gets easier?