"We recognize that this is a difficult time for those who will be leaving CBS News. They are talented, committed colleagues who have been critical to our success. We'll treat them all with care and respect."
"It's no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it. New audiences are burgeoning in new places, and we are pressing forward with ambitious plans to grow and invest."
"The most important thing that I want to say to everyone in this newsroom, and in particular to the people that are going to be affected today, is that it has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of your work."
CBS News is laying off approximately 6% of its staff and ending its nearly 100-year-old CBS News Radio service as part of a strategic restructuring. The layoffs will affect around 66 employees from a staff of about 1,100. Executives emphasized the need to adapt to the changing media landscape and mentioned that some parts of the newsroom must shrink to allow for new growth and investment. They expressed care and respect for those affected by the layoffs, highlighting their contributions to the organization.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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