1
as in dismissals
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
even senior employees lost their jobs in the massive layoff
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as in winters
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
after such a long layoff the boxer badly needed to get back into shape
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Recent Examples of layoffs
After layoffs in 2022 and 2023 saw some familiar faces leave the network, the company made significant investments in licensing Pat McAfee’s YouTube show and also have expressed optimism about re-upping Smith.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Staffers for the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program, represented by Teamsters Local 700, have raised concerns about layoffs.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Yet, layoffs are still low by historical standards.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Mass layoffs occurred as the gaming industry plateaued post-pandemic, with big players like Microsoft, Sony and Discord slashing roles to cut costs.
—Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Labor market stamina, marked by low layoffs and strong wage growth are underpinning consumer spending.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The health consequences of layoffs are not limited to mental well-being.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Companies can use email or internal messaging systems to provide initial information about the layoffs, but follow up quickly with one-on-one meetings or video calls.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, turnarounds often come with difficult decisions, including layoffs, which are sometimes necessary to streamline operations and stabilize finances.
—Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Staffers for the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program, represented by Teamsters Local 700, have raised concerns about layoffs.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Yet, layoffs are still low by historical standards.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Mass layoffs occurred as the gaming industry plateaued post-pandemic, with big players like Microsoft, Sony and Discord slashing roles to cut costs.
—Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Labor market stamina, marked by low layoffs and strong wage growth are underpinning consumer spending.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The health consequences of layoffs are not limited to mental well-being.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Companies can use email or internal messaging systems to provide initial information about the layoffs, but follow up quickly with one-on-one meetings or video calls.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, turnarounds often come with difficult decisions, including layoffs, which are sometimes necessary to streamline operations and stabilize finances.
—Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Layoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layoffs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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