I haven't heard RIF before. My prior employer used to say 'we're going great, you'll get your bonuses this month' then on the Monday would have the 'outplacement (what a nice word) consultant' waiting in the office to start the chopping

I also like 're-aligning our values', 'making ourselves more competitive' oh, there are so many!

It's Saturday morning Richard, may I have a Red Bull and vodka to start the day? Tomato juice is too much for me!