Curious. Layoffs…when creatives are brought in, hired as a team, are they also laid off as a team? could be one of them only.

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There’s no rule. During a reduction in force one or both members of a team can be cut. It all depends on how the value of each is perceived. It also depends on what sort of work is anticipated for the agency.

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I’ve seen both.

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Either or

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There are no rules.

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Anything goes

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