Monday was heart-breaking for Peter and his organization. He had to lay off three employees due to a business slowdown. Now, on Tuesday morning, he detects an atmosphere of ________ among the 12 "survivors" in the office. One of the first steps in Peter's dismissal process is to talk to the survivors in a thoughtful and fair manner, helping them adjust to the new situation.

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The use of the word "heart-breaking" and "lay off" in the first sentence suggest that the atmosphere among the remaining employees is likely to be one of fear and distrust, as they may be worried about their own job security.

Monday Was Heart-Breaking for Peter and His Organization