Peter Witham • 9/28/2025

People First

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An engineering manager critiques the trend of prioritizing cost-cutting and AI over human capital. The article emphasizes that a 'people-first' philosophy, where team members feel valued and heard, is crucial for sustainable productivity, innovation, and retention, ultimately benefiting the company's bottom line more than cyclical hiring and firing.

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