Proactive Planning
Each year US businesses lose over $100 billion from employee absenteeism, reduced productivity, and employee turnover related to grief in the workplace.
– The Cost of Dying, 2024 report by empathy
The human toll of unexpected death is unquantifiable.
As business leaders you cannot prevent unexpected grief and trauma in the workplace, but you can engage in proactive planning to minimize the emotional and financial consequences and ensure you are ready and prepared.
The diverse and unforeseeable circumstances surrounding unexpected grief and traumas in the workplace combined with the emotional intensity of death can make preparation for these events seem impossible. But it’s not.
Proactive Planning is designed to prepare your business for the diverse range of unexpected, everyday losses and traumas that can occur.
Our Proactive Planning system breaks down into 5 important but unique areas:
- Assessment of your business and leadership readiness & preparedness for unexpected grief and trauma
- Tailored communication, policies and procedures for a diverse range of unexpected traumatic events
- Leadership and human resource traumatic grief trainings and skill sessions
- Programs to expand the concept of employee well-being and acknowledge the presence of grief and trauma within the company culture
- Grief and trauma employee resources available for immediate distribution
We work with organizations, teams, and employees in several different ways to accomplish the same goal: Preparedness and Well-being in the event of unexpected grief and trauma.
Why Proactive Planning Matters
When your business is not prepared for an unexpected loss or trauma, both the employees and business experience consequences.
Employees report
- Dissatisfaction with their work culture and decreased morale
- Lack of interest in work and looking for new jobs
- Feeling devalued, unimportant, or isolated at work
- Using more sick time and increased illness
- Problems with concentration, focus, and decision-making
- Higher consumption of substances to numb the pain of grief
Employers Report
- Loss of revenue
- Decrease in employee productivity
- Increase in worksite accidents
- Higher workplace expenses
- More stress among management
- Greater levels of employee turnover
- Bigger risks for legal complications
The Benefits of Being Prepared
Are you ready to take the next step?
To learn more about how Traumatic Grief Solutions can help you proactively prepare for unexpected grief and trauma in the workplace, click below to see our unique services.
Support for Proactive Planning
“While in a leadership role in a large corporation, a major tragedy impacted my family leaving me severely injured and my husband and son dead. What helped both me and the entire organization, was the swift and expert crisis communication and support delivered by my company’s leadership. Jennifer R. Levin PhD’s crisis support program helps ensure every aspect during the crisis is navigated with expert professionalism and done in a way that strengthens employees view of the organizational culture valuing the employee.”
-Kim Cantin, Montecito Mudslide Survivor, Retired Medical Device Executive, Author, Where Yellow Flowers Bloom, A True Story of Hope Through Unimaginable Loss
“I take a great amount of pride in the longevity and tenure of our team. We can thank our company culture for that- but I never realized how vulnerable our culture was until I learned about our unpreparedness with regards to our not having ‘a plan in place’ in the event of an unexpected death or trauma within our workforce.
The potential risks are far beyond financial!”
–Brian Quint, Former CEO of Aqua Quip
“After both personal and professional experiences with unexpected death, I cannot emphasize the value and need for the services provided by Traumatic Grief Solutions in the workplace. Dr. Levin and her team are skilled, compassionate, and able prepare leadership for a wide range of trauma and crises that can occur to minimize the chaos and disruption that so often follows. I highly recommend their services.”
-Nick Anderson, CEO OneAccord
“I highly recommend Dr. Jennifer R. Levin’s Workplace Program. After experiencing several unexpected employee deaths, I have learned the importance of being proactive versus reactive in preparing for a crisis in the workplace. The way a business responds to a crisis defines the company culture; it is a family event and employees will observe the organizational response and reevaluate their commitment to the workplace.”
-Dave Amerson, Former President & CEO of NeoTract