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HR Clinic: Handling bereavement at work

By John Burnell, Third Sector, 27 February 2008

How should we manage a colleague asking for extended compassionate leave after a bereavement?

People respond to emotional situations in different ways, so it's important that, whatever you do, you act sensitively and in a way that suits your colleague's individual needs. First and foremost, you should ensure that your compassionate leave provisions are known to the employee concerned and to anyone who may...

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