Here are the ones that I can think of:

•  reorg(anization)

•  downsizing

•  RIF (reduction in force)

•  LRE (limited restructuring event)

Any comments on this terminology and use of language?

Do you know of others—either on the grand scale, companywide, or cherrypicking by ones and twos?

Topics: HR, euphemisms, downsizing, layoffs, mealymouth language