# Your Bereavement Policy Has a Hidden Cost

> Good employees may leave after poor bereavement support.
- Title: Your Bereavement Policy Has a Hidden Cost · Inc | Shortify
- Summary: Good employees may leave after poor bereavement support. Poor bereavement policies cause turnover as employees struggle with work after loss.
- Keywords: bereavement policy, employee turnover, workplace support, bereavement leave, employee retention, company culture, Bereavement, Policy, Hidden, Cost, Inc
- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/justin-clifford/your-bereavement-policy-has-a-hidden-cost-good-employees-may-head-for-the-exit/91422378
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bereavement policy, employee turnover, workplace support, bereavement leave, employee retention, company culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Poor bereavement policies cause turnover as employees struggle with work after loss.