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| Today’s Tip |
| Offer Support to a Grieving Colleague |
When your colleague is
grieving a loss, you want to be supportive without overstepping. So what should
you do? Start by offering privacy. It’s important to give them the space to
process. Let them approach you when, and if, they are ready. At the same time,
you want to show that you are there for them should they need you. You can say
something simple like, “I’m thinking of you,” or “I’m happy to just sit with
you while we both sip our coffee, if you'd like.” Perhaps the most helpful
thing you can do is to offer support with work. Your grieving colleague may be
feeling the pressure to perform, especially if they’re returning to deadlines
after a bereavement period. You might say something like “Is there anything I
can help with today in case you’d like to leave a little early?” Or, “I’m happy
to take something off your plate, if that helps.” Your goal should be to help
your coworker return to their daily routine, without judging them for how
they’re coping with their loss, and giving them the time they need to deal with
it in their own way.
This tip is adapted from “Your Colleague Is Grieving. How Can You Help?,” by Sonika Bakshi
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