Why Focus on Grief at Work?

In a recent American Hospice Foundation newsletter, "When an employee is seriously ill, dies or suffers the loss of a family member, productivity, morale in the workplace can suffer dramatically." The cost to employers can be high. According to the Wall Street Journal of 2002, the overall cost of grief in America's workplace totals approximately $75 billion a year. Understanding the basics of grief, how to respond to grieving workers, strategies that support a healthy work environment can help managers, employees and families adjust to loss. We can help, call 713-621-2490 for more information about iGlobalPathways programs and services.