You realize that statement was made by an author of a book about Southwest, NOT a person who has a real affiliation with Southwest, right?
In other words, I wouldn't point to that person's statement as being a possible indicator of layoffs. That's really nothing more than Jody Hoffer Gittell sharing her outsider's view. Not exactly what I would call a credible course of inside information.
Of course, nothing is ever guaranteed in this industry. But if I were looking for an early indicator of layoffs, it wouldn't be Jody Hoffer Gittell than I ran to for information.
In other words, I wouldn't point to that person's statement as being a possible indicator of layoffs. That's really nothing more than Jody Hoffer Gittell sharing her outsider's view. Not exactly what I would call a credible course of inside information.
Of course, nothing is ever guaranteed in this industry. But if I were looking for an early indicator of layoffs, it wouldn't be Jody Hoffer Gittell than I ran to for information.