Amazon and Salesforce have announced major staff cuts. But how do companies decide who stays and who goes? Plus, a threat to Google’s search engine dominance.
Layoffs are often one of the first ways companies cut costs. But they don’t take them lightly because there’s a lot at stake, not least employee goodwill and public image.
China has abandoned its sweeping restrictions after nearly three years. Heads are spinning from the speed of the change, and infections are spreading quickly.