Tesla, Google, and Microsoft won't stop laying people off. Here's why that could backfire.

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• Layoffs are hitting workers at some tech giants like like Google, Microsoft, and Tesla.
• The job cuts can damage morale, decrease productivity, and deter potential new hires.
• The impact can offset some financial savings benefits, hitting reputation and employee engagement.

"We only fire in thousands weekly."

The recent quip on Blind came from a worker...