The Ripple Effect: Managing the Impact of Suicide in the Workplace

Explore the ripple effect of suicide in the workplace, its lasting impact and how we can make a difference.

This short informational video offers a starting point for organisations to reflect on how they respond when a colleague dies by suicide and why compassionate, clear communication matters more than ever.

What to Expect from This Course

Suicide loss leaves a lasting impact on teams, managers, and entire workplaces. This 1 hour session equips organisations to respond with care, clarity and confidence in the immediate aftermath of a colleague’s death by suicide.

Grounded in the 2024 Suicide Postvention in the Workplace guidance, the course explores how suicide uniquely affects workplace culture, the challenges of navigating sudden grief and the legal and emotional responsibilities managers may face.

Participants will learn how to support diverse grief responses, foster psychologically safe environments, and begin shaping a workplace that knows how to respond, not just react.

Duration: 1 hour

Target Audience: Managers, team Leaders, All staff.

Before attending, many participants shared that they:

  • Often felt unsure how to approach a grieving colleague

  • Worried about saying the wrong thing or overstepping boundaries

  • Lacked confidence in recognising how background, beliefs, or experience might shape someone’s grieving process

  • Were uncertain how to offer appropriate, respectful support in the workplace

After just one hour:

Confidence levels increased, with participants feeling more prepared to hold difficult conversations

Attendees described the session as “reassuring,” “thoughtful” and “essential for managers”

Many expressed a desire to share the training with others and open wider conversations internally

Participants highlighted key takeaways such as:

  • “The importance of language, be mindful of outdated phrases”

  • “Understanding it’s not about having answers, just being present helps”

  • “Feeling less alone — knowing this is something others struggle with too”

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The information provided is for guidance only and is not a substitute for legal, medical or professional advice. Always seek appropriate professional guidance for your specific circumstances.