The Grief Recovery Institute’s 2003 Grief Index showed that companies lose upwards of $75 billion dollars annually due to the “hidden” costs of grief from low productivity, sick days, accidents and errors due to decreased focus on the job. Those figures are much higher 9 years later.

Standard bereavement policies allow for 3-5 days of bereavement leave. However, the grieving process has only just begun during the first 3-5 days following a loss. The grieving, and resultant decrease in productivity, continues way beyond this.

As a Grief Recovery Specialist, I have some ideas for how your organization can provide support in a way that allows your employees to feel fully supported, leaves a lasting positive impression on not only the bereaved, but also on other staff members — as well as ensures that you retain and engage key contributors and increase “presenteeism” from your grieving employee.

Grief and Your Bottom Line!

GRI study estimates that >$75 billion/year is lost due to impact of grief

What Can You Do?

Provide education about grief and the Grief Recovery Method 

• Supervisor and Manager Training – The Manager’s Checklist
• Co-Worker Training – What To Say And Do to Provide Support To Your Peers
  
• HR Training – The Different Loss Experiences And How To Respond
  
• “On Call” Grief Counseling