Since the pandemic normalized hybrid work, companies like Intuit and Tesla have adopted impersonal methods for layoffs, often notifying employees through emails or calendar invites.
General Motors cut 1,000 jobs via email notifications and a cryptic text, reflecting a trend towards impersonal communication during layoffs, despite backlash.
HR teams struggle to balance compassion with transparency during layoffs, as many companies provide inadequate communication even with severance packages.
The economic downturn prompted frequent layoffs in tech and other sectors, resulting in a shift toward less personal approaches to informing employees.
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