the termination of staff, followed by layoffs, signifies a deep-seated crisis within the company, prompting a sense of rejection

termination layoffs crisis company rejection employees unemployment downsizing dismissal severance unrest joblessness redundancy cutbacks insecurity uncertainty anxiety turmoil retrenchment strain despair displacement adversity unsettled distress worry instability disruption anguish hardship unfortunate downturn discord frustration dissatisfaction layoff firings resentment troubles crisisridden challenges unfavorable upheaval suffering disturbance tension upset disappointment revolt