👉 In business, a deadworker refers to an employee who has been laid off or terminated from their job. It is often used in the context of layoffs or firings due to economic downturns, changes in employment policies, or other unforeseen circumstances that disrupt normal operations. Deadworks can refer to various aspects of a company's operations, including administrative tasks such as payroll processing, inventory management, and customer service, as well as more specialized duties like maintenance work, research and development, or technical support