Laying people off?

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You're a good guy too, Ridge. It sucks what corporate entities do to DECENT PEOPLE...in the name of bottom line type stuff....fukers.

All the more reason I don't do that anymore. The old model of being loyal to a company is over and dead, most just don't realize it. And I talk to lots of people that go on about the benefits... Well, that can be taken away and scaled back over time as well.

It's just business is my new motto. The only loyalties I have is to family, friends, maybe neighbors. That's it--seen too many get stabbed in the back and gotten it a couple of times myself.

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OP -- Do talk to everyone after and keep in touch. Write them recommendation letters coming from you personally. If they are good, they will be okay. And if they aren't okay, don't put it on your back (you're not the CEO).

Anyone who works for a major employer long enough will be impacted by a reduction/realignment. It's inevitable. The last time I played along I was taken away from my family for two years (that's how long it took to move back). Things like this make you look at a job and wonder what is really important in life. And sometimes it's good to sit back and get that perspective. I know people who have made different decisions and are much happier as a result--they likely wouldn't have taken that initiative on their own.

ETA: And keep your ears open for opportunities for these folks. If you work with vendors don't be afraid to ask if they have opportunities open. "You scratch my back..."