Intervention & Accommodation

Grief at Work

While grief is a natural human response to loss, mental health issues can arise when an individual is unable to mourn effectively. Feeling isolated at work during the time of grief may result in employees being less able to cope with work tasks. This can be even more apparent for those who are also experiencing mental health issues. There are steps employers can take to help employees remain productive as they go through the natural process of grief from loss.

Workplace Response
Responding to the bereaved employee.

Bereavement Leave
Clarifying expectations for time of loss.

Resources

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