Hi, I had to copy this from another thread...thought it was good info:
Of course there is a strategy involved in the layoffs. They didnt admit to anything most of us didnt already know! They don't go eeny meeny miney moe to select. As a former hiring manager, I know so much more goes into these selections! Productivity isn't the determining factor and neither is family health history as HR never wants a lawsuit. Often times someone with slightly lower numbers has more to offer the company. How willing they are to adapt to changes or how easily they adapt is key. What other areas of expertise do they offer the team? Are they complainers or do they offer viable solutions when they see a problem? If there are future layoffs, you can be assured that those left have been ranked already.