Our Tips For Supporting Bereaved Staff During COVID-19
Covid-19: Brief Tips on How to Support Bereaved Staff Sadly many of us may find ourselves in a position of having to support a member of staff whose loved one has died because of Covid-19. As if coping with bereavement isn’t hard enough, these people may now face the extra burden of a lack of social interaction. Many of them will be working remotely or have even been furloughed. Some may be vulnerable and in self isolation, so what can you do as a line manager or organisation to support them? Firstly, ensure they know where they can go for support Don’t just rely on Employee Assistance Programmes as these often don’t go far enough. Make sure that your staff have access to specialist bereavement support such as through Grief…