Carnivorous “Death-Ball” Sponge to Assist in Addressing University Financial Crisis
BREAKING NEWS! Carnivorous “Death-Ball” Sponge to Assist in Addressing University Financial Crisis In a bold demonstration of Essex’s legendary rule-breaking spirit, the University is delighted to announce a breakthrough in both oceanic science and HR innovation. Amid the ongoing financial crisis that has made traditional redundancies regrettably unaffordable, researchers have instead discovered a more cost-effective— and far more carnivorous — solution: a newly identified “death-ball” sponge. This compact, spherical organism, bristling with hooks and an admirable appetite, will be repurposed as part of our revised staffing strategy. Employees previously marked for redundancy will now be “absorbed” into the University’s structural transformation in a more literal sense. While most universities timidly rely on consultations and severance packages, Essex is once again ahead of the curve, pioneering symbiotic approaches to workforce reduction. The discovery team, led by Essex scientist Dr...