Should Media-Reported 10% Layoffs Count as Actual Cuts?

Generally, employee turnover in companies ranges from 10% to 15% annually. Even well-established firms typically maintain a fixed annual layoff rate of about 10% to sustain organizational vitality. From this perspective, as long as the layoff proportion stays within the 15% threshold, it should be regarded as normal structural optimization rather than a sign of a weak market requiring layoffs.

The Vitality Curve: Employees are ranked using a 2-7-1 model. To keep the organization dynamic, the bottom 10% must be let go each year.