Supporting a Grieving Employee: A Manager's Guide

Learn how to talk with and support grieving colleagues, teammates, and direct reports.

Welcome

• Understanding grief

1. Introduction

• What grief is and is not
• Recognizing grief matters as a manager
• Getting to know the different types of grief

2. Actions to Take as a Manager

• Recognizing grief in team members
• Acknowledging grief: What to say
• Connecting one-on-one with grieving employees
• Addressing grief in team meetings
• Adjusting expectations around performance and productivity

Conclusion

• Next steps