Within the past year, mass layoffs in the tech industry have produced a chaotic and vulnerable workplace atmosphere at even the most established companies. Remote workers in particular have been struggling with the unique uncertainties of being laid off amidst the physical distance from their employers. Research shows that layoffs are a highly stressful life experience that can damage workers' finances and morale. This stress has been exacerbated for remote workers who have lost their technological connection to their employers, and ultimately, the ability to inquire about next steps, when they were let go.
See "Remote workers who have been laid off struggle to navigate offboarding process as they lose access to company technology", Emma Goldberg, New York Times, January 25, 2023