NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKeeping the attention focusedOne HR professional told Business Insider that the staggered announcements might be the company's way of keeping its attention focused. "The benefit is the next day the entire focus of communication and support is dedicated to the separating employees," Varelas told BI. Drawbacks to making employees wait overnight to hear if they've been laid offHowever, it is a less than ideal way to conduct layoffs because it worries both retained and separated employees, Varelas said.

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