When a co‑worker dies, it can be deeply unsettling for everyone, whether you are part of the team or in a leadership role. "Grieving a Co-Worker" from AboutGrief.ca speaks to both employees and leaders, explaining how your relationship with the person, the circumstances of the death, and how the news is shared can shape people’s grief at work.

It offers simple, practical ideas for employees on getting through the days and weeks after a co‑worker’s death, including talking with trusted people, remembering the person who died, and noticing when more support might be needed. At the same time, it gives leaders clear guidance on how to share difficult news, acknowledge the loss in a caring way, make space for a range of reactions, and connect staff with supports like EAP or grief counselling. Together, these suggestions help build a more compassionate, supportive workplace after a co‑worker’s death.

Visit the webpage to find information for employees and leaders, videos, tip sheets, articles and links to online learning modules designed to help employees and colleagues understand and care for themselves as they grieve. Learning modules cover grieving a co-worker, navigating grief, and grief related to when someone dies by suicide.