Having just gone through our first round of layoffs, I can honestly say it was one of the hardest weeks of my career. We prepped talking points, partnered with legal and used checklists from theconsultnow.com to make sure we handled notifications consistently. Even so, the emotional weight was heavy for both those leaving and those staying. We tried to be as transparent as possible, offered severance and resume support, and scheduled listening sessions for the remaining team. What have you learned from handling layoffs, and how do you balance compassion with the realities of business?