Laid-off tide refers to the laid-off of employees caused by the reform of state-owned enterprises or the reorganization of enterprises, which is called laid-off tide because of its large number and wide influence.

The wave of laid-off workers began in the 1990s, when state-owned enterprises occupied an absolute proportion in China's economy. However, due to many reasons such as backward management, many state-owned enterprises are facing a series of shocks brought about by reform and opening up, and they have to take necessary reform measures after reorganization, resulting in laid-off workers.

Although the wave of laid-off workers has brought great difficulties in life and social problems, it has also promoted the economic transformation and structural adjustment in China and the economic development and reform in China.

Reasons for the wave of laid-off workers

1, the reform of state-owned enterprises is one of the main reasons for the laid-off tide.

At the end of 1980s, state-owned enterprises began to suffer losses and redundancy, which led to laid-off workers. In order to solve these problems, China government began to reform state-owned enterprises, including shareholding system reform, optimizing industrial structure and improving labor productivity. These measures have led to a large number of laid-off and unemployed workers in state-owned enterprises.

2. the adjustment of industrial structure is also one of the reasons for the wave of laid-off.

With the development of market economy, the industrial structure of China began to change, some traditional industries began to shrink, and the number of employees gradually decreased. For example, in textile, coal, steel and other industries, a large number of workers have been laid off during the industrial restructuring.

Technical progress is also one of the reasons for the wave of layoffs.

With the continuous progress of technology, some traditional working methods have been eliminated, and the number of employees' jobs has gradually decreased. For example, in computer, automation and other technical fields, many traditional working methods have been replaced by automation.