According to the people, who requested anonymity because the matter is confidential, the world’s most valuable corporation let go of about 100 contract workers in an unusual action. The layoffs indicate that Apple’s business is slowing down because the recruiters were in charge of acquiring new personnel.
Cook to analysts, “We believe in investing through the slump. We’ll keep hiring people and making investments, but we’ll do it more thoughtfully now that we’re aware of the environmental realities.
Not all of Apple’s contractors were terminated as a result of the shift, and the company is still keeping its full-time recruiters on staff. Apple’s spokesman chose not to offer any comments on the choice.
