How do we handle grief in the workplace?
Despite the modern push to bring our authentic selves to the office, navigating the loss of a loved one remains a major corporate taboo.
From inadequate bereavement policies that act as a lottery, to entrepreneurs torn between running businesses and processing profound heartbreak, dealing with death at work is an isolating experience.
Whether you are an employee feeling pressured to perform or a founder reshaping your leadership through personal loss, we must normalise these open conversations to build a culture rooted in genuine compassion.
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I'm feeling this. When I lost my dad in 2014 my boss at the time was terrible... I arranged that I could have 2 weeks off unpaid, so I could deal with repatriation (he died on holiday), the various formalities, supporting my mum etc. On return he made a joke about death then told me I owed him for the time off. Nice guy.
My partner was killed in and accident. I was told to ‘drink a cup of cement harden up and get over it!’ Another impatient rolled their eyes and said ‘when are you going to get over it’ ?! Delightful! I never will.
