Yale Daily News

Updated: Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:52 a.m.

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Layoffs ahead for SOM staff

Staff Reporter
Published Monday, March 23, 2009

To cope with the University-mandated 7.5 percent cut in total staff salary costs, the School of Management will lay off “a number” of staff while reducing work hours for others, SOM Dean Sharon Oster announced this month.

Staff to be laid off will be notified “shortly,” she said, although University Vice President for Human Resources and Administration Michael Peel said details have not yet been finalized.

“Although we did our best to minimize the impact on staff positions, we were unable to meet all of our budget reduction goals through cost-cutting efforts, not filling...

#1 By Dave C. 2:42p.m. on March 23, 2009

why is it only SOM? I really dont understand why this particular school is being targeting. I dont get it.

#2 By George 8:49p.m. on March 23, 2009

I am so glad i got out of yale when i did. I am unemployed now, but better than being laid off.

#3 By Rich M. 10:39p.m. on March 23, 2009

Working at SOM requires a special skill set. Good luck to all of you.

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