Leading Through Loss should be on the bookshelf of every leader, and required reading for HR professionals.  Margo Fowkes builds an understanding of how grief can impact someone you work with, and then provides clear recommendations and strategies on how to support grieving co-workers and how to create grief-sensitive policies for your staff. 

“Grief is an inescapable part of life. The death of one or more of our essential people will knock us sideways, often in unexpected ways, and when it happens, we will bring our pain and sadness to work with us. Yet the vast majority of workplaces are ill-prepared to navigate the minefield of loss.” 

Most people don't know how to talk to their colleagues about their loss. Margo encourages healthy and open communication and explains how to acknowledge grief through examples and suggests how to create a supportive environment. 

While grief is a universal experience, individuals need different levels of support as they move through loss.  Using real-world stories and perspectives, Margo explores a variety of circumstances and provides a road map for developing empathy in a professional environment so that everyone can navigate the experience with care. 

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