It's worse (mentally, financially, socially) for the one getting laid off than for the company. Places that are used to high turnover already have systems in pl

It's worse (mentally, financially, socially) for the one getting laid off than for the company. Places that are used to high turnover already have systems in place to go through the whole process. In the US, the need to 'go along to get along' is greater since healthcare and employment are so intertwined. I know plenty of people that would move onto other organizations or working for themselves if their families weren't reliant on their employer-provided healthcare. Same with the manager I mentioned in my comment - stay at home wife, two young kids.