One of the most unbearable experiences while working for a big company is something called "project-driven management".
Because of this approach, employees are divided into project management staff and expendable specialists.
Since the projects are oriented toward short term gains or results, once completed, the expendable specialists and surplus project management are being let go, restructured or put on hiatus pending internal assessment.
The effects of this policy should, in theory, yield predictable business plans and quantifiable results in addition to significant rate of resource output.
In reality, due to low job security, you get low morale, cynicism, no loyalty except toward abstract numbers (or salaries).
At the end of this rat race, all you hope for is good severance pay and someone else to work for.
Basically, this yearly layoffs and frequent restructuring indicate something like that happening at WotC... and if this is a case indeed, the best you can hope for guys you cheer for, is to let them find another place to work, and quickly. Yes, they can produce something good, but cases of burnout, health problems or simply incredible discomfort of being run like a racehorse are going to be frequent.
So, kudos to Andy Collins (and consider this a benefit if he is getting out of this out of his own free will).
Regards,
Ruemere