Smith Reacts To 3 More SR Layoffs

I have learned tonight that there have been new layoffs at the SR. I know of three news staffers who have lost their jobs. As I am no longer involved and have not talked with the new editor in some months, I do not know if these are the only staff reductions or if there are more to come. I have tried not to become involved in SR affairs since leaving the paper. But I have to say these latest cuts are deeply hurtful. I hired all three of these people and have seen them grow and develop. Their loss will cause the newsroom added pain and will, of course, make it even harder to cover the news/Steve Smith, Still A Newspaperman. More here .

Question: Have you ever had to fire or lay someone off?