Does a 'low performer' label worsen outcomes for laid-off tech workers?
When Meta and Microsoft recently announced performance-based layoffs, it ignited an online debate about the implications of publicly labeling someone a "low performer" — a term steeped in negative connotations. Could this label further harm the prospects of laid-off tech workers?
In many (most?) places they can't state this explicitly in official documents, so you are usually free to come up with your own story, why you parted ways.
Also, I wouldn't be surprised if they made an offer for the unneeded ones: hand in your notice now (and act like it was your decision), or we promote you to a user.
This is the main (maybe only?) criticism that can be levelled at Zuckerberg in this latest period of lay offs at Meta. Question is where this stigma will be felt most - probably at hiring manager interview, most recruiters at the top of funnel will probably still forward on ex-Meta employees, due to credentialism
Why are they publicly labeling it? Do you put it on your resume?