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Bereavement Support Guidelines for Managers
These guidelines provide practical advice to help Managers support employees experiencing bereavement. The guidance emphasizes compassion, flexibility, and empathy, recognizing that grief affects individuals differently. It covers how to respond to bereavement, including parental loss and the death of a colleague, and offers advice on managing leave, returning to work, and ongoing support. The document also highlights relevant policies and signposts Managers to internal and external support services to ensure employees receive the help they need during difficult times.
Updated: 23 July 2025