Companies benefit when they treat employees with compassion.
Other times, employers acknowledge individual employee needs, providing space and/or support to acknowledge that we have personal lives. Most employers offer maternity leave, sick days, and personal vacation days, for example. We even get sanctioned time off for jury duty.
Literally. A Tuesday funeral should be just as full as one that takes place on a Sunday. We know that showing up is the most important thing you can do when someone you care about is grieving. Sanctioned time off for funerals elevates the conversation around grief and legitimizes the importance of support.
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