Nordstorm Layoffs - Another Option?

So.. I was talking to my friend about Nordstrom Layoffs. I don't understand why these big companies who layoff people for the high up levels are still posting available positions at Retail. Why don't they cut down on layoffs by offering the option of a Demotion/reassignment to work at the store level so they at least have a job and can maintain their benefits. They would be hiring this position anyway so it seems it would cut down on paperwork wouldn't you think?



Just a thought...