Name: 3 ways companies can support grieving employees
Uploaded: 2021-01-05T16:02:06Z
Duration: 11 min 47 s
Description: When we experience loss, grief travels with us everywhere -- even work. What can companies do to support grieving employees? Sharing his own story of unimaginable heartbreak, Tilak Mandadi offers three ways organizations can cultivate a culture of workplace empathy, creating an environment that encourages community, productivity and joy. (This talk contains mature content.)

When we experience loss, grief travels with us everywhere -- even work. What can companies do to support grieving employees? Sharing his own story of unimaginable heartbreak, Tilak Mandadi offers three ways organizations can cultivate a culture of workplace empathy, creating an environment that encourages community, productivity and joy. (This talk contains mature content.)

3 ways companies can support grieving employees

Returning to work after losing a beloved child seemed impossible, yet finding purpose in familiar routines became a lifeline. Grieving employees often hide their pain, exhausted by living in two worlds, but real healing starts when workplaces foster empathy instead of mere sympathy. Policies like dedicated bereavement leave, access to therapy, and cultural training help transform loss into renewed purpose. A simple act, such as inviting a grieving coworker to share memories, can rebuild a sense of belonging and trust.