Did you know that the average time an organization provides to employees for bereavement leave is 4-7 days, though the actual grieving process can take two years or more? Grief impacts not only the employee, but also the rest of the organization, as productivity and workplace relationships can also suffer when an employee is dealing with loss.
Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help an employee cope with the grieving process:
- As part of Employco’s group insurance, UnitedHealthcare offers participants access to their Employee Assistance Program, which can help employees receive free counseling.
- We can provide group training sessions for employees and/or your management team on how to respond when an employee is coping with loss.
Employco can also help you by going over the different options for making bereavement leave or general policy adjustments at your organization.