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Boost Your Work/Life Balance:

How to Deal with Death in the Workplace

Tips on Dealing with Grieving Coworkers & What You Can Do to Help

Keep It Simple

Don't say you understand what Brenda is going through either. You know that it's difficult. You may even have been through a similar hardship yourself, but Brenda's experience is her own. Serious illness can be isolating -- as foreign an event as space travel might be to most of us. Hearing "I know" from someone who can't "know," can intensify the feeling of segregation. Instead, aim to acknowledge: a heartfelt "I'm sorry" communicates compassion.

 

  • Heather Dugan

    Heather Dugan is a freelance writer/photographer and voice-over/on-camera talent with an international business clientele who specializes in spotlighting the inspiring and often humorous elements of business, family and travel. Her articles … Read more...