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Layoffs

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Definition

The act of dismissing employees, temporarily or permanently, because there is no longer enough work for them to do.

Synonyms & similar words

layoff redundancy dismissal termination downsizing restructuring cutbacks reorganization axe firing severance unemployment retrenchment rationalization outplacement

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