Many employees are navigating profound experiences with little or no workplace support.
CompassionWorks is part of a growing shift in how we understand care and community in society. We align with the global Compassionate Cities and Compassionate Communities frameworks, which call for grief, death, dying, and caregiving to be everyone’s responsibility—not just that of healthcare providers.
We believe the workplace is one of the most powerful places to begin this change.
WHY IT MATTERS
Whether it’s a personal loss, a caring responsibility, or the death of a colleague, how we respond to grief at work shapes everything—from wellbeing to retention. Creating a grief-aware, compassion-led culture isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart, sustainable leadership.
Workplaces that acknowledge and support grief and loss see real, measurable benefits:
Improved mental wellbeing and emotional resilience
Greater staff retention and loyalty
Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism
Stronger team cohesion and morale
Higher levels of trust in leadership
More inclusive, connected workplace culture