layoffs

plural of layoff
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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2
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. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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