That's according to a well-connected reader of The Indianapolis Star. Anyone hearing more?
Monday, July 29, 2013
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An update: My tipster now says layoffs may total a higher 16-17 staffers.
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ReplyDeleteLayoffs or RIFs?
ReplyDeleteLayoff = temporary due to lack of work for a short time with the intention to call you back to work
RIF = permanent separation of employment
Why does this keep getting recycled?
DeleteA RIF is a layoff. A layoff typically is permanent, although the term sometimes is used as described above.
They're not going to be called back, so they're RIFs. But Gannett HR minions call them layoffs because it somehow sounds better.
ReplyDeleteNo, people call them layoffs because that's the term most are used to. RIF sounds like some kind of BS doublespeak so managers can avoid saying layoff.
ReplyDeleteEither way, you can be sure these cuts are happening and the individuals cut won't be rehired.
To be precise, a RIF can include both layoffs and eliminating open positions.
ReplyDeleteIndy newsroom layoffs were 11: 2 managers, 3 clerks, 3 copy editors, 1 photog (PT), 1 artist (PT), 1 assistant editor. Two Guild-represented custodians make the total 13 that are newsroom connected. Word is other departments have made incremental cuts over time and did not make a comparably big move yesterday.
ReplyDeleteIndy still has clerks? My paper eliminated those years ago.
DeleteOuch.
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