Zaplets Layoffs Not Really Layoffs
from the of-course-they're-not dept
I've spoken before (vehemently) about why I thought Zaplet was overhyped bullshit that no one wanted. So, I'm not surprised to hear that they've laid off a third of their staff. Of course, since they're so used to speaking marketing speak, they feel the need to spin this move as well. It's not really about layoffs, you see, it's about getting "the right people in the right roles". So, apparently, Zaplet spent a lot of time hiring "the wrong people into the wrong roles". That's a great endorsement of your HR staff.
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