Flock reportedly pushes employee buyouts to avoid layoffs
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-09-20
According to TechCrunch, surveillance company Flock is attempting to shrink its workforce through voluntary employee buyouts. Internal communication indicated that without enough buyout takers, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff — a cost-control move amid slowing growth.
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