Company Involves Employees in Layoff Decisions

An Italian electrical company, Bluergo, faced backlash after asking employees to choose who to lay off in a manner reminiscent of the dystopian series “Squid Game.” Employees were presented with harsh questions about colleagues’ personal circumstances, prompting outrage from staff and unions, who condemned it as a cruel and humiliating exercise. Company boss Bruno Scapin defended the survey as an effort to gauge company morale and prevent layoffs. The CGIL trade union criticized the practice, stating it undermines workers’ dignity and fosters division.

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