Anyone hired after 2003 has a target on them now. The birdie has said that the company knows it's bad for business but more heads need to be cut. A surplus will be declared then an EISP offered. No dollar amount yet. Simultaneously a sweeping RIF will be made for management with the span-of-control being even greater for those who survive it. So more workers per manager. The birdie hails from the NY/NJ area and is very reliable.
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