Handling Death and Bereavement at Work - 9780415347242

Taylor & Francis

Handling Death and Bereavement at WorkAuthor(s): David Charles-Edwards\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415347242, 978-0415347242\nSynopsis\nAn estimated 3,500 people die every day in the UK. If someone at work or their partner or close family member dies, managers and colleagues need to respond appropriately. This book breaks new ground in placing bereavement on the management agenda. It addresses some challenging questions such as: \n\nWhat to say and what not to say? \nHow to balance the needs of the person and the job? \nHow do you get it right in a diverse, multi-cultural workforce? \nHow do you decide what time off is reasonable? \nHow can other people at work help, as well as avoiding making the situation worse?\n\nThis book is an essential guide for anyone in an organisation who has to take responsibility in the event of death. It covers issues such as what do in the event of a sudden death at work, manag.