This podcast episode explores the impact of layoffs on employees, focusing on the emotional turmoil and uncertain aftermath. It follows the experiences of two individuals, V and H, who share their stories of sudden dismissal and the lasting effects it had on their lives. The episode delves into the deficiencies in HR practices during termination and raises questions about the dehumanizing nature of layoffs. It also challenges the notion that layoffs are solely based on individual performance and sheds light on the systemic issues within the at-will employment system in the US. The episode concludes with a call for more thoughtful hiring practices and a discussion on finding closure through conversations and asking questions about layoff experiences.
