Why Grief Awareness Training Matters for Your Workplace
Grief touches everyone, yet it remains one of the least understood and most avoided topics in the workplace.
At The Flying Fish Company, we help workplaces navigate these difficult waters by providing the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support employees through loss.
Why Is Grief a Workplace Issue?
“1 in 4 employees will experience a close bereavement each year.
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Over 7.9 million working-age people in the UK experience bereavement every year, impacting their well-being, productivity, and relationships at work.
Without the right support, grief can lead to:
· Increased absenteeism and turnover.
· Reduced team morale and engagement.
· Challenges in communication and understanding.
By investing in grief awareness training, businesses can build a compassionate culture, retain valuable employees, and align with emerging legislation around bereavement support.
Empowering Your Workplace to Navigate Loss
Our specialised training equips your team to:
· Communicate effectively and sensitively with grieving colleagues.
· Understand cultural and religious variations in grief.
· Manage workplace policies around bereavement and equality.
· Foster resilience and empathy within your team.
Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, or part of a team, our programs are designed to meet your specific needs.
Why It Works?
“Acknowledging grief in the workplace isn’t just about compassion- it’s about creating a culture of understanding that strengthens teams and supports individuals through life’s most challenging moments.”
For Employers:
· Retain valuable employees.
· Boost morale and engagement.
· Align with legal and ethical standards.
For Managers:
· Gain confidence in navigating sensitive conversations.
· Build a supportive team culture.
· Understand policies like the Equality Act 2010.
For Employees:
· Feel supported during difficult times.
· Build resilience and mutual respect in the workplace.
· Experience a more inclusive environment
Why Choose The Flying Fish Company?
With lived experience of loss and years of research, we bring a unique perspective to grief training. Our approach combines compassion, cultural sensitivity, and practical tools to create lasting change in your workplace.
What makes us unique:
· Lived experience of navigating grief in the workplace.
· Tailored programs for diverse teams.
· Practical, actionable guidance rooted in real-world scenarios
Ready to Transform Your Workplace?
Training Testimonials
“Really useful to understand how the wrong phrasing can be very unhelpful for those who are grieving”
“She shared moving personal stories which really resonated with our audience, and delivered the sessions in a very sensitive, caring and honest way. ”
“deepened my awareness of dealing with grief in the workplace. It was an excellent use of my time.”