Violet Fox writes: “The person who has lost their job is probably going through some form of grief. They’re losing financial security, their professional identity, their expectations of a stable future. Much of the same advice applies about things you’d say (or not say) to people grieving the loss of a loved one. Your colleague who has lost their job may not be as communicative as you’d expect. If you’re looking for ways to support a colleague who has lost their job, here are a few places to start.”