The quarterly allows Ford Management to avoid layoffs hitting the news, and avoid WARN act.
The stated goal is quarterly layoffs each under 500 salaried workers.
The layoff targets are those with highest cost - pension, health care, salary.
The quarterly reviews will be adjusted downwardly for the targets to provide legal shield
The layoffs are not correlated to poor job performance.
A higher percentage of stellar performers will be laid off as they inevitably have the highest salary.
Best wishes to those laid off in their future endeavors, may you find a company that appreciates and rewards your talent / enjoy your retirement.