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How to support a grieving employee without overstepping

My direct report's child died and I don't know whether to give them space or check in, so I'm doing nothing and feeling terrible about it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Leadership during others' crisis requires navigating the tension between care and professional boundaries.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief in the workplace?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.