The company announces a restructuring. Restructuring is very costly. Although they can spawn turnarounds, they often lead to the doghouse. The company announces layoffs. Usually part of a restructuring plan, layoffs are a sign that the company is trying to cut costs to improve the bottom line. Employees leave the company en masse. They are often the first to see what’s really going on inside a company. The top executives resign or the board asks them to leave. In the case of Lernout & Hauspie, top executives were asked to resign because they engaged in illegal business practices. The company’s stock takes a tumble. If investors don’t have faith in a company, why should you? The company is the subject of federal investigations. A Securities and Exchange Commission investigation usually indicates that the company has engaged in fraudulent accounting practices. The company is or has been embroiled in lawsuits with shareholders. This can indicate that the company has not been honest about recording earnings in the past. The company lessens its investment in R&D. The company doesn’t see or believe in a future for its product. The vendor sells its product at bargain prices. This means the vendor is desperate for sales. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe