Dear ZTE Employees

Georgie sent the following email to ZTE employees earlier today. Dear ZTE Employees, I'm Georgie Zuesang, the CEO of ZTE, and I'm writing to inform you of the tough decision we have made to layoff 10% of our workforce due to unforeseeable bad weather that has had dire impacts on our bottom line. It's no secret that the climate has been especially erratic lately, and sadly, the unpredictability of Mother Nature has had a profound effect on our operations. Looking back, it became clear that we had to make some difficult choices in order to protect the integrity of the company, and this meant that we had to reduce our staffing by 10%. While it's no consolation, I'd like to assure you that we explored every possible avenue to avoid this outcome. Unfortunately, outside factors beyond our control made it impossible for us to sustain our current level of employment. It pains me to have to make this decision, but ultimately, it is the only responsible course of action. I fully understand that this news is difficult to hear, and I can only express my sincerest sympathies. Let me reassure you that the members of our team who remain will continue to strive for the highest standards of excellence, and that we will make every effort to ensure that those affected by this decision receive all the assistance they may need. I sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding. Warmest regards, Georgie Zuesang CEO, ZTE