From the course: Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Change as an Employee

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Make a plan for returning to work

Make a plan for returning to work

From the course: Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Change as an Employee

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Make a plan for returning to work

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- Despite how uniquely personal your experience of grief may be, know that as you contemplate your return to work, it's unlikely that your workplace will be able to respond to your unique needs. It's actually uncommon for many places of work to have a comprehensive plan for bereavement leave. Your first step then may be to simply familiarize yourself with company policies for bereavement. Next, be aware of and realistic about what you feel capable of doing, especially relative to your ability to concentrate and to be productive, so that you can communicate your needs as transparently as possible with your manager or your supervisor. The more honest that you can be before and after you return to work, the smoother your transition can be. Being able to set boundaries is important. Because it's possible that at some later date, you will want to discuss both the capabilities and the limits of your own productivity. Now…

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