When There’s No Farewell Card – Show Support With LaudWords

When a colleague is laid off, the silence can feel heavier than words.

Team transitions are never easy — even when someone leaves on their own terms. In those moments, there’s usually time to say goodbye and acknowledge the impact that person made; a farewell card, a team gathering… Teammates can process the change in their own way, with room for gratitude and closure.

But when someone is laid off or let go unexpectedly, that chance is often lost. The departure may be swift, with little or no notice. No farewell card, no team gathering, no time to say what they meant to you — just an awkward silence, heavy with sadness and uncertainty.

LaudWords is here for that moment.

With a Laud Crowd, your team can still show up — even if the company didn’t offer space to do so. A digital group message that gathers encouragement, gratitude, and respect from across the team. A quiet but powerful way to lift your colleague up — and remind them: You mattered here.

And beyond that first message, it offers something more — a way to stay connected, even after official ties are cut.

Why messages after a layoff matter

When someone is laid off, it can feel like they’ve been suddenly written out of the story. A single message from a teammate can affirm their value. A chorus of messages — sharing memories, gratitude, encouragement and honour — can help them feel less isolated, more supported, and ready to take their next step.

At the same time, the teammates left behind are often feeling raw, anxious, and unsure how to help. A Laud Crowd becomes a small, meaningful rallying point — a way to channel care into action. It only takes one person to get it started.

Whether your colleague is feeling shocked, disheartened, or just adrift in the sudden change, words from teammates can offer real comfort and remind them they’re not alone.

That’s why a Laud Crowd after a layoff can mean more than you think — it’s the missing team farewell card; a way to send your colleague off with dignity, respect, and the warmth of their team’s voice.

Create the farewell they deserve

If the organization didn’t provide a way to say goodbye, you still can. LaudWords makes it easy to gather words of support and appreciation in a shared digital card. Whether you’re a manager, teammate, or friend, you can take the lead — it only takes a few minutes to start.

No need to coordinate a gift or find the perfect words. Just invite the team to contribute and let the collective message take shape. The Laud Crowd can bring in teammates and colleagues from across companies and countries — creating a powerful chorus of voices when someone needs it most.

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Stay connected — even when workplace channels are cut

When a job loss happens, workplace communication channels often close abruptly. Email accounts get deactivated, chat groups dissolve, and team connections fade. Sometimes, the person who was laid off isn’t ready to engage in conversations right away. Later, it can become difficult to reconnect with former colleagues—especially managers or contacts outside of close friend circles.

Laud Crowd helps bridge that gap by offering a space where teammates can share their message of support and esteem, and also signal ways for their colleague to stay connected — immediately and down the road. These connection selections are shown only to the recipient, preserving privacy while keeping the door open for continued contact.

Start a group message that truly helps

A Basic Laud Crowd is completely free — invite up to 10 teammates and deliver their messages with care.
Need more flexibility? Upgrade to Premium anytime for extra features like unlimited contributors and long-term page availability.
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