"Do more with less." That's the new mantra in Silicon Valley. Gone are the days of perks and pampering.

and demonstrated limited technical ability,” the letter says. “This process created significant security risks.” Earlier this month, about 40 staff members in the office were sacked.

The coffee chain will now outsource some tech work to third-party employees. Laid off dozens of employees over the last few weeks, including around 10% of staff in one day, after failing to meet ...