I'm very glad that employees are finally starting to voice their concerns openly rather than huddling together in hope of not being overheard in a dark corner of a dimly lit room. Unfortunately, we still have those who bear the scars of fear and retaliation as noted by the letters written anonymously, especially by those courageous ladies.
Nothing is free in life.
Hopefully, whether or not you were affected by the RIF, and I believe we all were, we will not forget the past. For those who do are condemned to repeat it. It is clear that we must ask questions and evaluate the responses to our questions before we hastily act but just as important is who we ask the questions.