PERFORMANCE
The Flatter Enterprise: How to Command Stability in the Era of the Profitable Layoff
July 9, 2026
For generations, the economic rules of corporate employment were straightforward: if a company missed its financial targets, workforce downsizes occurred; if the company hit its targets and remained highly profitable, jobs were secure. In the current market, those rules are entirely obsolete.
The Myth of Performance Immunity: What Oracle’s 21,000 AI Layoffs Mean for Executive Profiles
July 7, 2026
For decades, middle and senior management operated under the assumption of performance immunity. We believed that an advanced degree, a history of cross-functional team leadership, and a portfolio of optimized workflows acted as a shield against corporate downsizes.