Related Clues:

• Reactions to losses, maybe
• Redundancies, like 20- and 50-Across and 5- and 29-Down
• Downsizing tactic
• Workforce reductions
• Terminations
• Suspensions when work is not available
• Redundant phrases such as 17, 25, 37, and 49 Across
• Hen does it and it¿s not on for self-starter ¿ this isn¿t going to work for a lot of people
• Crucial matches unable to start: because of these?
• Temporary discharges of workers