All too often, news coverage of layoffs at tech companies — yes, our own stories included — focuses largely on what led companies to shrinking its workforce and what the implications are to the firm’s business thesis. But what about those who have just lost their livelihoods?

As employees prepare to face an uncertain economic future, is there anything managers can do to make layoffs a more humane process? How can execs best equip staffers to best deal with the emotional trauma of joblessness?

In their responses to this reporter’s call out on Twitter, laid off staffers repeatedly said that a generous severance package was key to reducing the impact of unexpected termination. Lack of transparency and tact in delivering the news were two of the biggest aggravating factors.

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