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Grief & Loss: Navigating Bereavement in the Workplace

Grief doesn’t stop when we walk into work.

The death of someone we love may be the loss we think of first, but grief can also come with miscarriage, divorce, caregiving, changes in health, retirement, a loved one’s dementia or other significant life transitions.

And grief doesn’t follow a predictable timeline. It can affect our energy, concentration, emotions, relationships and ability to manage everyday responsibilities—including work.

Through this Lifesaver Wellbeing topic, we’re creating space to better understand: How does grief affect us at work, what helps people navigate loss and how can workplaces better support employees through bereavement?

There are no right or wrong answers. Share what feels true for you.

Be You. Belong. Be a Lifesaver.

Thank you! - Linda Golik, Health & Well-being Consultant, Emplify Health by Bellin
1.May we share your story as part of the Lifesaver Wellbeing campaign?
2.What types of grief or loss have affected you while you were employed and working? (Check all that apply)
3.If you’re comfortable sharing, what loss or experience has had the greatest impact on you?
4.How has grief affected you at work? (Check all that apply)
5.What helped you most while navigating grief and work? (Check all that apply)
6.What helped you move toward support or change?
7.What was hardest about returning to work or continuing to work while grieving?
8.Complete this sentence: When I was grieving at work, what I needed most was...
9.What could workplaces do better to support employees experiencing grief or bereavement?
10.If you're open to sharing, tell us about a person, moment or experience at work that made a meaningful difference while you were grieving.
11.If you could say one thing to a coworker or leader supporting someone through grief, what would you want them to know?
12.Your story will never be shared without your permission. If you are open to being contacted about your story or would like additional support resources, please share your contact information below. This section is completely optional.
13.If you would like us to follow up with you, please check any box below: