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Originally Posted by Fifth Element  I just think it's simplistic to suggest that a "well-run business" should not have layoffs. It's more complicated than that. |
Actually, that's
exactly my point. I'm pretty sure that H&R Block don't hire and then lay off a large number of permanent staff, if that's their business model. They'd use seasonal or short-term staff for their busy period (if they're sensible).
Trust me, I understand - I work in computer software, and in our business it's par for the course to have big spikes due to product releases. A well run business will meet those spikes by using contract staff. You could say it's all in semantics, but at least with contract staff there is an understanding by both parties that the employment is only short term (often only for a specific project).
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