Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky made the tough decision to lay off 1,900 staff during the pandemic.
Chesky made an alumni directory for laid off Airbnb staff so recruiters could connect with them.
Chesky explained to Bartlett that he wanted people to leave with "dignity" and have the chance to get good roles.
When describing the layoffs, Chesky said it was like "breaking up with 2,500 people," and said that he had a "deep feeling of love for all of them," referring to his employees.
During its pandemic layoffs, Airbnb's severance packages were substantial .
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