New hires would sometimes make more than a comparable existing employee with years of experience. There was no manager involvement in the last reduction in workforce, it seems to have been based on age and pay, there was no explanation from the stranger who called me to let me know. The company continually tries to reinvent it's image and business focus, so it needs a strong leader to help drive the changes necessary to move forward. Hopefully the new CEO will be able to turn the company into a leaner, more profitable service provider.