Layoffs

Layoffs At THQ

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THQ is making cuts. Where it is is a bit of a question, and this roundup tries for some context. It might be several layoffs.

Analysts seem positive about THQ's moves.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • THQ is going to survive, I think it'd be unlikely for them to collapse – but clearly they need to restructure/reorg/replan.
  • I'd be careful of any job oppose with them for this reason.
  • Their age-refocusing might leave some opportunities for other companies and studios.

– Steven Savage

Yahoo layoffs?

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It looks like there are impending layoffs at Yahoo. What makes this weirder is I also hear stories that Yahoo is hiring – which makes me think that if layoffs are due, it's part of cutting divisions as well as rearguing – and any cuts are basically designed to quickly get rid of people.

My thoughts:

  • I think layoffs are inevitable, so if you're at Yahoo, be careful.
  • I still see hiring at Yahoo as possible, so if you're interviewing there, keep at it.
  • Yahoo is over as it is – or as a company. The question is do they scale back and focus or get bought/sell themselves off.
  • It's so inevitable that when it does happen it'll have little impact on the economy.

– Steven Savage