Bereavement and Loss: Everything you need to know as a leader
Overview
Supporting employees through bereavement can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important responsibilities of leadership. How you respond can make the difference between an employee feeling isolated or truly supported at work.
In this 2-hour online session, we will explore the essential aspects of handling bereavement and loss in the workplace. You will gain practical tools, clear strategies, and compassionate approaches to help your team navigate one of life’s most difficult experiences.
Whether you are an experienced manager, a new team leader, or work in HR, this session will equip you to:
- Have sensitive and confident conversations with grieving employees.
- Balance compassion with the practical needs of your organisation.
- Understand how grief can affect team dynamics and morale.
- Learn about the imapct of different cultural expectations around grief.
- Know when and how to signpost staff for additional support.
- Lead with empathy while maintaining clarity and professionalism.
This is not personal bereavement counselling but a leadership-focused session. If you are recently bereaved yourself, please consider whether attending at this time will be supportive for you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and make a positive impact when your team needs it most.
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- 2 hours
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Agenda: Bereavement and Loss – Everything Leaders Need to Know
Session Length: 2 hours (online) Aims To equip leaders with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies to support employees returning to work after a bereavement. To foster empathy and understanding while balancing organisational needs. To increase awareness of cultural expectations and variations around grief and bereavement in the workplace. Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognise the impact of bereavement on individuals and teams. Hold compassionate and confident conversations with bereaved employees. Apply practical approaches for managing time off, phased returns, and workload adjustments. Identify when professional or specialist support may be needed. Acknowledge cultural and individual differences in grief responses and adapt leadership approaches accordingly.
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Bhavna Raithatha Consultancy
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