Some layoffs arrive with a bang. Most don't. Instead, they creep in quietly—through canceled offsites, stiff messaging, and a strange shift in your manager's tone. One former HR rep says those early signs are rarely imagined—and often arrive months before anyone hears the word "restructure." In a post on Reddit, the ex-HR professional shared a detailed breakdown of how layoffs unfold behind the scenes. After experiencing three rounds—twice in HR, once as the person laid off—they laid out what they called ...