I'm a Stanford professor who's studied organizational behavior for decades. The widespread layoffs in tech are more because of copycat behavior than necessary cost-cutting.

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Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer
Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer says copycat behavior is a key factor in the mass layoffs sweeping tech, finance, and other industries.

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6 ways companies are 'quiet firing' white-collar workers

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An 84-year-old Walmart greeter said he was fired for his age, prompting a $50,000 GoFundMe campaign. Walmart said he refused to do parts of his job and 'exhibited unacceptable behavior.'

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Thane Telford
Thane Telford worked at a Walmart store in Payson, Utah, for 14 years before being fired in February 2023.

Teresa Telford

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