We are uncovering what really happens when grief shows up at work and how businesses can do better. Your voice could help shape a Global White Paper that finally tells the truth about grief in the workplace. If you have lived experience, have been supported, or have supported a colleague navigating grief, your perspective matters. […]
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As November arrives, we notice the familiar red poppies appearing on coats, desks, and shop counters. For some, these small flowers hold great meaning. They remind us to pause and think about the people who have served in the armed forces, those who have lost their lives in conflict, and the families who continue to […]
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Many organisations take pride in having detailed HR policies that outline how they support their people, particularly around sensitive issues like bereavement. On paper, these policies can seem reassuring, with promises of compassionate leave, flexible return-to-work options, and commitments to staff wellbeing. However, all too often, these policies exist only in theory, creating what is […]
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Workplace Bereavement has been recognised by several major UK media outlets for its ground-breaking work in transforming how organisations, schools and professionals approach grief, loss and trauma. Over recent months, the Workplace Bereavement has featured in Best of Business, The Guardian, The Telegraph and Your Business with James Caan, underlining their growing influence and leadership […]
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Families are never simple, are they? We cheer each other on and take pride in each other’s successes, but when things go wrong, the impact can be felt by everyone. What starts as one person’s mistake often becomes something the whole family carries. That feeling can be even stronger when the family name is tied […]
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When someone we love dies, there’s often a mix of shock and numbness. Everything feels still. Then, as the days pass the practical side of loss begins with phone calls, forms, certificates, and plans for the funeral. For many, the funeral becomes a small light ahead, a moment to gather, to honour, and to begin […]
We grow up being told that family is everything and that family will always love you, no matter what. It’s a message we hear in books, films, and everyday life. But for many people, family doesn’t always feel safe or supportive. Sometimes, relationships become so painful, complicated, or difficult that maintaining contact isn’t possible. This […]
Standing among farmers at this year’s Britain’s Fittest Farmer, Jacqueline Gunn felt something shift. Watching the grit and determination of every contestant reminded her how fragile and how fierce life can be. Her dad would have loved it; the energy, the community, the shared passion for farming and family. He would have been proud. After […]
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Autism is a neurodiverse way of experiencing the world. It can affect how someone communicates, relates to others, and responds to their environment. No two autistic people are the same and each has their own strengths, challenges, and ways of coping. Understanding these differences helps us create workplaces that are more inclusive and supportive. The […]
Grief affects everyone differently, and there is no single way to cope with the loss of a loved one. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been developed as a new tool to help people remember and connect with those who have passed away. This blog looks at how AI is being used in this […]
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