For the downvoters: Weasel words may be used to detract from an uncomfortable fact, such as the act of firing staff. By replacing "firing staff" with "headcoun

For the downvoters: Weasel words may be used to detract from an uncomfortable fact, such as the act of firing staff. By replacing "firing staff" with "headcount reduction", one may soften meaning." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_word#In_business http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_word#In_business