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Are you an employer of someone recently bereaved? When we’re working, we’re expected to leave our personal lives at the door. But when it comes to grief, that isn't always possible. In the workplace, it's important to forward plan to ensure your colleague feels safe and understood. Here's just some of the steps you can take to support a bereaved colleague. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eCRSEFwc #BereavementSupport #EmployeeSupport #HRTips

In the last post, I talked about don't-s after a colleague or employee faces a loss. And what is the other side? What can I do? First of all - make them feel welcome without being overbearing. And be aware that grief can bring changes fast. Someone does not want to go for lunch today. The answer might be different next week. So keep offering (without being pushy) and the bereaved has a chance to tag along eventually. Here are some other tips when you work with a bereaved colleague. Which do-s would you like to add? #griefmanagement

EoL workers... your life is surrounded by grief. You may have entered this field because of your own experience with the death of a loved one. You may be experiencing anticipatory grief for your current patients. And grief for all of your patients who have died. It's a lot of grief. Just because it's a normal part of your life doesn't make it any easier. Allow yourself to grieve.... ❤️ Talk to a colleague ❤️ Reach out to a friend who "gets it" ❤️ Journal about your grief What rituals or practices do you or your workplace have to allow for you to grieve the many losses/deaths you experience in this work? Comment below!

This is an outstanding article from Harvard Business Review on the necessity and challenges of supporting grieving employees. If a member of your team has faced a significant loss in the last year (or two), a simple note to let them know you re thinking of them during this holiday season can mean the world to that employee. Even better, if the loss has happened in the last year, let them know they have an option of attending holiday parties or not. It's a great gift not to have to show up and pretend at the work party when your heart is heavy with grief. If you want to develop stronger grief support in your organization, reach out to me. There are so many small things that can make such a huge difference. https://lnkd.in/dXfqYZDT

*Productivity Through Grief* This year has been indeed amazing. I have always been a very energetic and self-driven person. However, when I lost some loved ones this year, I found myself drifting by each day. Some days, I wake up with low energy and poor enthusiasm; not knowing how to get about my expected deliverables. Nonetheless, daily I am encouraged to show up for myself and my family. Giving up is never an option. To empathise with bereaved colleagues, a typical approach is to try to spare the office from grief, leaving bereaved employees alone for a few days to weeks and then hoping they’ll return expediently to work. Unfortunately, grief has no expiry date. It can be a roller coaster. Learning to feel my emotions without suppressing them helped me. I found a vulnerable space in family and great friends. Every day, I am learning to value time and people whilst building strength and tenacity against grief. I found that exercise was very instrumental towards boosting my energy and I have a routine that allows me at least 1 hour daily. Healthy and meaningful conversations about my goals and progress also helped fuel my passion. I am thankful to my colleagues and everyone who showed me kindness during the initial phase of grief as I continue to navigate to see the light at the end of the tunnel. #Grief #Productivity

Grief is never an easy topic to discuss but we do understand that it is necessary. The journey of grief can take us in many different directions. As I continue to prepare for my care presentation, my hope is that someone will be positively impacted. Remember, Grief has no timeline, its unique to every individual, and SEEK HELP AND SUPPORT!!! #floridablue #healthsolutionspartner #communityspecialist #careclass #carepresentation

Don't Risk Losing Your Valuable Employees According to research, 56% of employees would consider leaving a job if their employer didn't provide proper support if someone close to them died... As an employer, do you have proper grief and bereavement measures in place or it's #God help us? NB: I am not just a Grief and Loss Counselor, I am also an author of "Does Time Really Heal one and Two. (Books on Grief) I have researched the topic extremely well and not only that, I went through Grief myself. Now I ask #HowCanIAssist?

It's completely natural to experience grief following the loss of a loved one. 💙 Making sense of what's happened and adjusting to life without the person who has died is all part of the grieving process. We share our advice this Grief Awareness Week, but what tips would you add? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #GriefAwarenessWeek #Grief #Dementia

Organizations should prioritize reviewing their Bereavement time off policy. It's crucial to acknowledge that mourning the loss of a loved one cannot be confined to just 3 business days. This is in no way a reflection of my current organization, just a generalized statement. #BereavementPolicy #EmployeeWellbeing

People love text-based support. 📱💙 We see feedback like this daily. Grievers appreciate low-burden, expert support straight to their phones. Make Help Texts your new sympathy gift, employee bereavement benefit or low-cost grief support service! #helptexts #itsinthename #grief #support #mentalhealth