In the last week several well-funded European startups, including Klarna and Gorillas, have announced employee layoffs amid economic uncertainty. With the outlook still uncertain, Sifted spoke to Alison Weatherhead, employment partner at Dentons and also part of its global venture technology group, about what investors and startup executives should keep in mind if they're considering cutting headcount.
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May 30, 2022
What startups should keep in mind when considering layoffs — a legal professional's view
Startups should make sure to communicate and exhaust all other options before they make the difficult decision to lay off staff
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