With this firing, Do you think finally hardworking allocated people will start getting good increment?

That will not happen until they realize that quality of employees will ensure growth.

Are you serious ? Hike and this situation and mind you when layoff happen anyone come in that . What is the definition of hardworking for you ?

3 month severance pay from our variable pay to associates. Strong hope no hike for 18 months.

Coming 18 Months no hike. Bigger ques in mind than hike coming up..