Hope the layoffs are not based on politics and favoritism.
Anybody who has been with this company for more than a year knows that layoffs here are ALWAYS based on politics and favoritism. I'm still waiting to see some of the laziest workers who are excellent behind-kissers be shown the door while some of the best and most experienced employees are long gone.
If you are expecting Pearson to rely on merit when doing layoffs, you'll have to wait a long, long time.