Experiencing a bereavement can be a daunting and unsettling time. In this episode we discuss the support that organisations can give to help their staff with a bereavement, and the considerations they should be aware of, to provide a supportive and empathetic environment at work. We are joined by Tracey Taylor-Huckfield, Director of People and Corporate Services at Sue Ryder, Andy Langford, Clinical Director at Cruse, and Lucie Garvin, Subject Matter Expert at Acas. We discuss: ·        How to handle a bereavement at work ·        Supporting mental health and wellbeing ·        Legal rights and considerations  Episode resources: Advice and guidance on how to handle a bereavement at work: https://www.acas.org.uk/time-off-for-bereavement Download our free bereavement policy template: https://www.acas.org.uk/example-bereavement-policy Acas Senior Policy Adviser, Adrian Wakeling’s blog on bereavement: https://www.acas.org.uk/working-with-bereavement-a-personal-reflection Sue Ryder online support: Online Bereavement Support | Sue Ryder Cruse online support: When your employee is bereaved - Cruse Bereavement Support To contact an Acas adviser for specialist support, get in touch For podcast and event updates sign up to our free email newsletter Transcript available at www.acas.org.uk/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.