The Data Everyone Should Back Up in Case of a Layoff

While there are some common signs that a layoff may be coming, it’s still totally possible your employer will spring one on you, and often not in a tactful way. In these instances, you may almost immediately lose access to your work-related accounts—or, in the very worst-case scenario, find out you’ve lost your job …

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