From Inc · · 50s
Your Bereavement Policy Has a Hidden Cost
Good employees may leave after poor bereavement support.
In brief
Good employees may leave after poor bereavement support. Poor bereavement policies cause turnover as employees struggle with work after loss. Originally reported by Inc.
Employee's dad dies
An employee returns to work after her dad's death on Monday.
Bereavement policy limits
Three days for parent loss is the only bereavement leave allowed.
Unread messages pile up
Unread texts and voicemails from bank, hospice, and neighbors.
Workload after loss
She must complete work during the coming months while grieving.
Leaders see bereavement as personal
Leaders think bereavement doesn’t affect workplace performance or profits.
Bereavement impacts business
Poor support causes turnover, absenteeism, and lower work quality.
Bereavement costs money
Absenteeism, turnover, and poor work quality hurt company profits.
The big picture
Poor bereavement policies cause turnover as employees struggle with work after loss.
