this post was submitted on 07 Jan 2024
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Some companies post fake job openings (that they have no intention of filling) so this doesn't surprise me. They post the fake openings to learn what kinds of people are job hunting, to fluff up their optics ("we're hiring!") and in some rare instances, to get some free labor with mini-projects disguised as interview tests.
I'm glad the article points out the downsides of quiet layoffs. If you make work conditions miserable, your most talented folks will probably cut and run first, as they can find a new job easier than the scrubs.
It’s called Dead Sea effect and can be a killing factor to an IT company.
Sometimes though it can be good overall if company has too many seniors I guess.
http://brucefwebster.com/2008/04/11/the-wetware-crisis-the-dead-sea-effect/
Holy shit that's good, as is the earlier article about hiring like a sports team.