Former Nintendo Of America President Warns Devs That Companies Doing Mass Layoffs Is ‘A Red Flag’

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Kotaku · 5 min read · top_stories

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé called mass layoffs a "red flag" warning, saying companies that cut staff are likely to do so again. Speaking at NYU, he contrasted Nintendo's long-term employee development philosophy with industry-wide layoff trends, urging developers to scrutinize company culture before joining.

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