Apple is taking measures to avoid layoffs according to CEO Tim Cook. He stated that he views mass layoffs as a last resort for the company, with extreme caution being taken on their hiring process. Apple is also focusing on cutting costs to compensate for the slowdown in hiring during the Covid pandemic. Cook believes that being prudent with hiring has put Apple in a better position than its competitors. In April, Apple had previously announced it was eliminating some roles in corporate teams, positioning the move as an effort to streamline rather than layoffs., Companies News, Times Now