The State Trooper In The Lobby
A uniformed state trooper stood in our lobby on layoff mornings. He wasn’t there because anyone was dangerous. He was there because the company had already done the math, and budgeted for it.
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Why Do Companies Escort You Out When You’re Laid Off?
Being escorted out feels like being marched out for a crime you didn’t commit. It isn’t. Companies walk you out for liability and control, not punishment. Here’s what the escort really is, and how to keep your dignity through it.
