Consecutive layoffs have been many companies’ decision in their restructuring plan. There are many purposes behind these layoffs that company’s representative often state. It is the company’s effort in minimizing costs after continuous revenue drops and sales decreases. It is the company’s solution in redesigning the organizational structure and increasing efficiency when the system becomes too “bulky”. It is the company’s attempt in maintaining the long-term health and bringing the greatest value to customers and shareholders. All of these statements seem to be very reasonable as they are all for a greater cause.

Heinz decided to shut down Ontario factory and trimming 740 jobs to ensure efficient and effective operation as well as the company’s future growth acceleration. This move pushes sacked employees to the point one claimed: “I think we’re all going to have to go out farther or we’re all going to fight to serve a shake at McDonald’s.” In the meanwhile, hundreds of former BlackBerry’s staffs are hunting for job in technology job fair after BlackBerry announced plans to reduce its employees.

Layoff has become a routine that employees must face every time companies are not in good shape. Is layoff really the optimum solution that companies can come up  with when it is threatening so many employees like that?