Grief doesn't end when the workday begins. Whether you're an employee navigating a personal loss or a leader seeking to support a grieving team member, compassionate workplaces make a meaningful difference. These trusted resources offer practical guidance, education, and hope for creating workplaces where grief is acknowledged, people are supported, and healing is valued alongside productivity.

💼 Organizations & Resources

David Kessler – Grief in the Workplace

David Kessler's workplace resources focus on helping organizations move beyond bereavement policies toward cultures of compassion.

Topics include:

Supporting grieving employees
What to say—and what not to say
Leadership during times of loss
Workplace grief education
The impact of grief on performance and well-being
Building compassionate workplace cultures.

Center for Loss & Life Transition

Founded by grief educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt, this organization offers outstanding resources for professionals, managers, caregivers, and anyone supporting a grieving colleague.

Resources include:

Articles on companioning rather than fixing grief
Workplace grief education
Books and downloadable materials
Guidance for organizations supporting grieving employees.

Center for Grief Recovery – Grief in the Workplace

Focused specifically on workplace loss, this resource explains how grief affects concentration, productivity, relationships, and morale, while offering practical guidance for leaders and organizations responding to the death of a colleague or supporting grieving staff.

🎥 Recommended Videos

David Kessler – Grief in the Workplace

David discusses:

Returning to work after a loss
Supporting grieving coworkers
Leadership during grief
Why compassion matters in the workplace

Available through his Grief in the Workplace resources.

David Kessler – Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief

One of the most practical resources for managers and coworkers.

Helpful for:

Supervisors
Human Resources
Team leaders
Anyone wanting to support a grieving colleague.

📚 Recommended Books

Finding Meaning — David Kessler
Finding Meaning Workbook — David Kessler
It's OK That You're Not OK — Megan Devine
Companioning the Bereaved — Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Stay for the Cup of Coffee: How to Support Others in Grief — Dr. Alan Wolfelt

For Employers & Managers:

Organizations should consider:

Flexible bereavement leave
Gradual return-to-work plans
Manager training on grief-informed leadership
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Peer support and check-ins
Inclusive bereavement policies that recognize different kinds of loss
Creating a workplace culture where grief is acknowledged rather than ignored. Research and employer guidance consistently show that flexibility, proactive support, and inclusive policies help grieving employees feel supported and improve workplace well-being.

💼 Organizations & Resources

David Kessler – Grief in the Workplace

David Kessler's workplace resources focus on helping organizations move beyond bereavement policies toward cultures of compassion.

Topics include:

Supporting grieving employees

What to say—and what not to say

Leadership during times of loss

Workplace grief education

The impact of grief on performance and well-being

Building compassionate workplace cultures.

Center for Loss & Life Transition

Founded by grief educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt, this organization offers outstanding resources for professionals, managers, caregivers, and anyone supporting a grieving colleague.

Resources include:

Articles on companioning rather than fixing grief

Workplace grief education

Books and downloadable materials

Guidance for organizations supporting grieving employees.

Center for Grief Recovery – Grief in the Workplace

Focused specifically on workplace loss, this resource explains how grief affects concentration, productivity, relationships, and morale, while offering practical guidance for leaders and organizations responding to the death of a colleague or supporting grieving staff.

🎥 Recommended Videos

David Kessler – Grief in the Workplace

David discusses:

Returning to work after a loss

Supporting grieving coworkers

Leadership during grief

Why compassion matters in the workplace

Available through his Grief in the Workplace resources.

David Kessler – Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief

One of the most practical resources for managers and coworkers.

Helpful for:

Supervisors

Human Resources

Team leaders

Anyone wanting to support a grieving colleague.

📚 Recommended Books

Finding Meaning — David Kessler

Finding Meaning Workbook — David Kessler

It's OK That You're Not OK — Megan Devine

Companioning the Bereaved — Dr. Alan Wolfelt

Stay for the Cup of Coffee: How to Support Others in Grief — Dr. Alan Wolfelt

For Employers & Managers:

Organizations should consider:

Flexible bereavement leave

Gradual return-to-work plans

Manager training on grief-informed leadership

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Peer support and check-ins

Inclusive bereavement policies that recognize different kinds of loss

Creating a workplace culture where grief is acknowledged rather than ignored. Research and employer guidance consistently show that flexibility, proactive support, and inclusive policies help grieving employees feel supported and improve workplace well-being.