Layoffs with dignity? Why these tech firms are offering free laptops and LinkedIn Premium.
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Richer severance, laptops, and LinkedIn Premium are less about generosity and more about protecting employer brand in a tight talent graph. If you’re planning reductions, design the package as a recruiting asset you can point to later, not just a cost line.
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