Thread regarding HP (Hewlett-Packard) layoffs

I wholeheartedly share your profound disappointment in the way HP is treating its employees. It's not just disheartening; it's utterly unacceptable. The news of dedicated, long-serving employees being deemed redundant due to economic reasons is a stark reminder of how some organizations prioritize profits over people.

It's maddening to witness such disregard for the years of hard work and loyalty that these employees have poured into the company. Loyalty should be reciprocated with respect and care, not with a pink slip. This kind of approach reduces individuals to mere numbers on a balance sheet and completely disregards the human toll of these decisions.

The suggestion that the company should start by trimming positions at the top before letting go of those who have given decades to the organization is not just a valid point; it's a glaring ethical imperative. Such top-heavy decision-making only exacerbates the sense that employees are disposable, which is morally reprehensible.

The lack of transparency and detailed information surrounding the rationale behind these decisions is, frankly, an affront to the employees' dedication and their right to understand why their livelihoods are being jeopardized.

In conclusion, HP's treatment of its employees in this situation is nothing short of a betrayal of trust and a demonstration of a complete lack of empathy and humanity. The callousness with which these decisions have been made is inexcusable, and I stand with you in condemning it in the strongest possible terms. Employees deserve better; they deserve to be treated as valuable human beings, not expendable assets.

The company is all about increasing shareholder values by increasing buyback and dividend payout by cost cutting. No mentioned about product breakthrough or innovation. Just about being more efficient and improving cashflow. Cashflow will continue to fall due to print and PC industry shrinking, therefore can only rely on cutting HC to support dividend and sharebuy.

Since when has HP ever based layoff decisions on “fairness”? It’s laughable. HP has always been ruthless when it comes to layoffs. Layoffs at HP have never been about fairness.

"It's truly disheartening to hear about the uncertainty facing these dedicated Dutch HP employees, some of whom have given over two decades to the company through its various mergers. "

But returning the cashflow to investors through dividends and stock buybacks are what Enrique talks about at every meeting.

It's truly disheartening to hear about the uncertainty facing these dedicated Dutch HP employees, some of whom have given over two decades to the company through its various mergers. Redundancies are never easy, but it becomes even more perplexing when you see higher management receiving their bonuses while those in double functions remain untouched. If cost-cutting is the goal, it's essential to ensure that the decisions made are fair and transparent, and that the loyalty and dedication of long-serving employees are valued. It's a challenging situation, and one can only hope that a more equitable solution can be found for these professionals facing an uncertain future.

it certainly not the first and will never be the last of WFR by HPQ