Business Quote by Herb Kelleher
“Nothing kills your company's culture like layoffs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Southwest Airlines Leadership Talk, 2005
Layoffs erode trust and morale, damaging company culture.
In simple terms: Layoffs harm culture.
Preserve culture by treating people well.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- company restructuring
- team building
- employee retention
- change management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance cost and culture?
- What alternatives exist to layoffs?
May oversimplify complex business needs.