HR, We Have a Problem - Grief in the workplace. Developing effective communication protocols with empathy and proactive support.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with Stacey Harris and guest Jason Seiden, Co-founder of Comfort Communications discuss grief in the workplace and how organizations can develop effective communication protocols to help teams support their colleagues during times of loss.
Key points covered include:
↪️ Jason shares his personal story of loss and how it inspired him to create Comfort Communications to normalize conversations around grief.
↪️ Comfort Communications provides a communication protocol, operating models, and tracking systems to help teams support grieving colleagues with empathy and efficiency.
↪️ We discuss challenges with knowing what to say and how to act when a colleague is grieving, and how missteps can lead to further distress.
↪️ We reveal the significance of a supportive culture and proactive communication strategies in helping employees navigate grief.
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