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That’s how it goes. Merge. Layoff. Celebrate the awards for work done by the people you fired. Win clients on the backs of awards. Hire new people. Repeat.
I’ve been in leadership positions at several agencies. I have been through several layoff situations, sometimes multiple at each. Rarely have I watched the company let go of truly great talent. It’s always people who kinda suck—and, yes, sometimes those people are also expensive so it’s considered a win-win.
Have some dumbass agencies let go of great people in the past, yes, of course. There are a lot of idiots running companies. But, the VAST majority of people who are let go are considered under-performers by the leadership.
It’s all real lol. Layoffs, agency standout award, then boom, bunch of new business and new hires. It’s kinda a strange time over here. But also kinda exciting cause lots of old timers leaving and new folks stepping up and stepping in.
Thank you! Maybe I can help 😉