McDonalds finds novel way to sack staff

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McDonald’s has sparked debate on the most appropriate way to sack staff in the post-Covid workplace after laying off hundreds virtually last week.
The fast food chain closed its offices in the US and instructed staffers to work from home, where they would be notified of changes as part of a restructuring.
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The move was done “out of respect” and to “provide dignity, confidentiality, and comfort to our colleagues”, a source who was not authorised to speak to the media told Reuters.

“It used to be that folks would be called into a conference room with the windows papered over and then have to walk back to their desk to collect their personal belongings and leave with their head down,” the source said.
Several of those who were laid off were executives who spent decades with the company — and the decision to deliver the news remotely didn’t sit well with many people online.

“Deplorable business ethics,” wrote one.

“That is sooooo horrible. I’d boycott, but the last time I ate at a McDonalds must have been 20 years ago,” added another.

Others argued being sacked from the comfort of your home was preferable.

“People here are mad that those workers got laid off, which is totally fair,” one wrote. “But getting laid off at home is going to be a lot more pleasant and experience for most if it’s going to happen.”

Here's your layoff notice . . . you want fries with that?"

I would imagine if you worked for a computer company and the boss says "hey guys, we are closing early today"
You look puzzled but go home thinking you got a sweet deal. Then you get home and you get a SMS message "Bob's Computers wish to inform you that your services are no longer required....blah blah)

Of course the reason is simple, if you sack staff at work there is a risk they will damage or steal property, This way the boss can change the locks.