Reggie Fils-Aimé says Nintendo never wanted to have mass layoffs, as it wasn't in "Nintendo's DNA"
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Key Points:
- Reggie Fils-Aimé, former Nintendo president, remains highly regarded by both fans and employees for his impactful decisions during his tenure.
- Unlike many game companies facing massive layoffs, Nintendo has avoided large-scale employee firings and restructuring in recent years.
- Fils-Aimé revealed at New York University that Nintendo deliberately avoided mass hiring sprees to prevent the need for future layoffs.
- This cautious hiring strategy, refined under Fils-Aimé’s leadership, has contributed to Nintendo’s stable workforce and continues to be practiced today.
