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Andrea Hartley discusses how to create a supportive work environment for grieving employees.
42:18•19 Sept 2023
Creating Compassionate Workplaces: Andrea Hartley on Bereavement Support
Episode Overview
- Importance of creating a supportive environment for employees dealing with bereavement
- Need for a shift in organisational culture to better address challenges of grief in the workplace
- Significance of proactive support, understanding, and flexibility for employees during times of bereavement
- Critical role of leadership and organisational culture in providing meaningful support
- Measuring impact on revenue, culture, and emotional health to create proper change in the workplace
“We measure what we do on three factors: revenue, impact, and culture. That's how I set it up and run it to this day. The more we work on culture and the statistics around emotional health, the more we can help each other and create proper change. - Andrea Hartley”
Imagine walking into work every day carrying the weight of a personal loss. How should workplaces respond? In this episode of The Healthy Debate Show, Andrea Hartley, CEO of Skating Panda, tackles the delicate issue of bereavement in the workplace. Andrea shares her thoughts on how companies can cultivate a supportive environment for employees grappling with grief. She underscores the importance of shifting organisational culture and policies to better accommodate the emotional needs of their staff.
Andrea highlights that proactive support, empathy, and flexibility are key in helping employees navigate their grief while maintaining their professional responsibilities. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in creating a more compassionate and understanding workplace.
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