This guidance is designed to help line managers have confidence to support employees who have experienced bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff members may experience bereavement following the death of a close family member, friend, more distant relative or others they know. Each of us experience grief in our own way and our needs may change over time. Adopting a compassionate approach in the workplace with our employees may reduce their anxiety and help to lessen the impact of grief.

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