There a lots of downsides to layoffs, and I don't think your #3 is the biggest at all. The morale hit across the company is huge. Furthermore, it will have ne

There a lots of downsides to layoffs, and I don't think your #3 is the biggest at all. The morale hit across the company is huge. Furthermore, it will have negative effects on recruiting and retention well into the future. Layoffs are an incredibly bad idea for most companies. There are almost always better alternatives.