Mass layoffs are sweeping the workforce again, with employers announcing over a million job cuts to date this year. Companies like Amazon and UPS have dismissed tens of thousands of workers. Others have offered buyouts to cull their ranks. We haven’t seen layoffs like this since the pandemic—and the 2009 recession before that.

Layoffs can be devastating for those who are let go. But it’s not just individual workers who feel the effects. Team morale usually takes a hit, and the workers who remain are left reeling and forced to manage increased workloads in the aftermath.

“Layoffs disrupt the culture and impact more than just headcount,” writes HR executive Tammy Perkins. “I’ve watched talented, engaged employees turn quiet and withdrawn after layoffs. Not because they stopped caring, but because they stopped feeling safe.”

If you’re impacted by layoffs—either directly or because you’re faced with the fallout—here’s some advice on how to navigate the path forward.

—Pavithra Mohan

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