It's not just that workers are getting laid off, however – it’s that the firings have, in some cases, been pretty tough to swallow in the changed work-world. Some companies have gone ahead with Zoom firings, simple email notifications or freezing workers out of their logins. It’s an adjustment to be let go virtually – one that experts say will take some time to acclimate to. It’s important to acknowledge, though, that compassionately downsizing workforces that aren’t there in person is a totally new line for employers to toe, too.
