Sun Microsystems – “The layoffs are not helping.”

Pros

Sun Microsystems has a great history of innovation. After all, it created the Java programming language. The company's current emphasis on open source and community building is laudable. CEO Jonathan Schwartz has done a wonderful job with his blog.

Cons

The Monrovia office, which focuses on business integration software, was hit particularly hard by the January 2009 layoffs. It is hard to imagine how the remaining employees can succeed with such a reduced headcount.

Advice to Senior Management

Don't give in to Wall Street's call for dramatic layoffs.