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Anatomy of a layoff

Planet Money

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Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Layoffs

This chapter explores a tense virtual meeting nine months post-layoff, where participants voice their feelings and frustrations regarding the HR process. It highlights the emotional impact of layoffs on employees, the lack of empathy from HR, and the complex nature of severance agreements. The discussion also addresses the legal intricacies of layoffs, including the WARN Act, and the often impersonal way companies manage such difficult transitions.

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