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Navigating grief in the workplace while losing a father and brother


by Judith Cuffe
07th Sep 2023

After Judith Cuffe lost her father and her brother in close succession, she experienced how emotionally and physically demanding grief could be. But she was shocked to learn that many workplaces are still yet to understand this, and offer appropriate leave.

I recently asked my hairdresser (also a salon owner) about his staff policy on higher-level bereavement. He stared at me blankly. When I clarified the case of a spouse or child, he said, “Give them what they are due and tell them to come back whenever they’re ready.” Then he added, “And if I could afford to, I’d pay them.” Knowing the kind of person he is, he probably would. Looking around the shop floor...

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