In North America, the hidden cost of grief in the workplace is US$75.1 billion.
“85% of management level decision makers ranked their decision making from very poor to fair in the weeks or months following the grief incident that affected them.”
“80% supervisors ranked their interactions with those under their supervision as very poor to fair compared to their interactions prior to the loss.”
“90% of blue collar and other physical job categories indicated a much higher level of physical injuries in the weeks or months following the grief incident.”
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The Grief Recovery Institute conservatively estimates that grief costs North American businesses US$75.1 billion annually. The results indicate that the lack of effective information about grief is a major problem but that the problem is surmountable with better information.
We have not recognized the enormous effect grief has on the workplace. There are many struggling to cope with grieving over significant losses - loss of a loved one, divorce, relocation, death of a pet, injury, being passed over for promotion, being laid off, and retirement, etc.
Since it is the "hidden" aspect of grief that has caused the problem to escalate to "now unimaginable proportions and is the initial reason that it is getting worse rather than better", a little knowledge can be a valuable asset to businesses large and small.
- What is grief?
- Common myths about grief
- The purpose of grief and mourning
- How grief affects you
- How grief impacts productivity, decision-making, problem-solving, accidents, illnesses, client service, co-workers, and workplace climate
- How lack of knowledge actually increases the impact on the workplace
- How to bring grief out of the shadows and manage it effectively
This seminar will provide the information you need to review the effectiveness of your organization's policies and procedures, address ineffective attitudes about grief, and encourage a safe and supportive work environment.
- Business owners
- Managers and supervisors
- HR Professionals
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