GRIEF IN THE WORKSPACE
Grief Doesn’t Stay At Home
It follows employees into the workplace, impacting focus, productivity, and overall well-being. Yet, many workplaces are unprepared to support grieving employees, managers, and teams.
WHAT WE DO
Workplace Support: Services and Training for Grief Awareness
Our team provides guidance, resources, and training opportunities to help organizations create a more compassionate and grief-informed workplace.
By acknowledging and addressing grief in the workplace, organizations can build a culture of support that benefits both employees and the business as a whole.
How We Can Help
Support for Individuals
Grief Care Network can offer tailored support programs and resources for employees navigating the challenges of loss. This might include resources, support groups, and educational materials.
Coaching for Employee Teams
Grief Care Network can provide coaching and training sessions for the employee's team to help them understand and respond sensitively to grief in the workplace and support the transition and return to work. This fosters a supportive environment where colleagues can offer empathy and assistance to grieving coworkers, ultimately promoting productivity and team cohesion.
Design Grief-Informed Policies
Grief Care Network can collaborate with administrators and HR departments to develop grief-informed policies and practices specific to the nuances of loss that promote trust and employee loyalty. This might involve revising existing leave policies, creating flexible work arrangements, and implementing bereavement support programs.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Grief Care is an Investment in Employee Health
Grief-care is an investment in employee health. Employers have a unique responsibility and opportunity to support their employees after a loss.
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Grief can significantly impact an individual's mental and emotional health. Providing support in the workplace helps employees navigate their grief journey while maintaining their overall wellbeing.
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Unresolved grief can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and presenteeism (being physically present but not fully engaged). By offering support, employers can help employees cope with grief more effectively, thereby minimizing its impact on work performance.scription text goes here
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A supportive workplace culture that acknowledges and addresses grief fosters loyalty and trust among employees. When employees feel supported during difficult times, they are more likely to remain with the company.iption text goes here
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Grieving employees may experience difficulty interacting with coworkers or may need temporary adjustments to their workload. By providing support and understanding, coworkers can maintain positive relationships and cohesion within the team.
WHY IT MATTERS
By the Numbers
$75 Billion A Year
Amount grief in the workplace costs U.S. employers
1 in 4 Employees
Are grieving at any time
76% of Bereaved Employees’
Overall performance at work was harmed
92% of Employees
Say they are more likely to stay with an empathetic employer
56% of Employees
Consider leaving their jobs when their employer doesn’t provide support after their person’s death
31% of Employers
Welcome help on how to support bereaved employees
3-5 Days
Average bereavement leave
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