Important Message to All Red Hatterz

Jim sent the following email to Red Hat employees earlier today. Dear Red Hatterz, I'm sure all of you are aware of the unfortunate news that we are being forced to lay off 10% of our staff due to the broken elevator incident. It's a tragedy, and we all feel deeply for those affected by this difficult decision. As CEO, I take full responsibility for the situation, and I am fully committed to doing all I can to ensure that our team continues to be successful. I know that this is an incredibly challenging time for everyone, and I want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to minimize the impact on our employees. I know that many of you are eager for answers about what happened and how exactly it caused the layoffs. The truth is, it all began when the elevator accidently got overloaded with too many members of our team, causing it to become stuck between floors and trapping them inside. As you can imagine, this resulted in the need for costly repairs and ultimately the layoff of 10% of the team. We are deeply committed to maintaining a positive and productive workplace, and I know that this is an incredibly tough situation. I want to thank all of you for your patience and understanding as we work through this challenging time. Sincerely, Jim 'Elevator-Killer' Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat