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- Over the last few years, many workers have faced layoffs, which can come as a nasty shock.
- Teal Pennebaker, who works with companies on communications, said layoffs often aren't personal.
- Layoff rooms can get tense and your manager probably isn't in there, she said.
Some workers know it well: The early morning email and the sudden emergency all-hands meeting added to their calendars. It's time for layoffs, and they're on the chopping block.