Laid off an employee today- first time having to do so. Any recommendations for what I, or my remaining team members can do for them?

Have offered recommendations, help finding roles

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Write a glowing review for them on their LinkedIn page

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I second writing a glowing review on LinkedIn and also if that employee adds a post or open to work profile, comment on that post saying what a delight it was to have that person on your team. Only do this if its true not only because you feel bad.

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It seems the position you are in there will probably be more of this to come. My advice is to try and not overthink it if it was something that was forced there isn't much you can do. Wish them well and better luck on their new horizons in life, and move on to make yourself more productive

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