workplace canary


the person lowest on the hierarchy of your workplace, who is most likely the first one dismissed during a layoff. other workers will use the workplace canary as a sign of an impending layoff.
john:hey jeff did you hear they laid off mike today?
jeff:well that figures he was the workplace canary.
john: d-mn, i guess we need to get our resumes updated.

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