Modern Solutions for Compassionate Support
HOW WE WORK
Customized Services Tailored to Your Culture
At The Grief Company, our purpose is to revolutionize the way companies approach and support their employees through the grieving process.
We believe that every individual deserves empathy, understanding, and effective support during times of loss.
Our mission is to modernize bereavement processes and policies and provide
organizations with the tools and resources necessary to navigate grief with compassion, humanity, and professionalism.
THE GRIEF COMPANY
Your Comprehensive Bereavement Response
We are not just a service; we are your ally in all things that have to do with grief, including crafting a strong bereavement policy, providing tailored employee-centric training and equipping your managers with the tools and skills to be on the frontline when grief strikes. We are committed to equitably supporting your employees' experiences and reducing risk.
WHAT WE DO
Training
Our tailored training programs empower organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, address, and support employees through the grieving process effectively.
Support
Through personalized guidance and a wealth of resources, we offer ongoing support to organizations as they navigate the complexities of grief within their workforce.
Revamp
We partner with organizations to overhaul outdated bereavement policies, infusing them with empathy, flexibility, and inclusivity.
WHY IT MATTERS
Beyond the Bottom Line
Employee Retention:
A culture of care retains valuable talent.
Bottom Line Attention:
A compassionate workplace is a more productive workplace.
Collaborative Culture:
Shared experiences foster collaboration.
The Right Thing to Do:
Because your employees deserve it.
Statistics Speak:
25% of Your Workforce is Grieving
Grief is not a temporary disruption; it's a constant presence.
Is your organization equipped to navigate the delicate terrain of bereavement? Beyond policies, we offer careful consideration, thoughtful training and practical tools that empower your frontline – your managers – to provide immediate support.
Grief-Ready Workplaces:
Rebuilding Trust, Fostering Connection
Our approach involves bringing peer-to-peer support practices into your organization, creating a culture that supports employees in their struggle with loss. We understand that the shared experience can be a powerful catalyst for building a deeply connected, energized and effective workplace culture.
A Culture of Care, Compassion, and Concern:
The Ripple Effect
The emotional impact of grief in the workplace is profound. When your employees feel supported during their seasons of grief, the results transcend the individual, impacting productivity, safety, sick leave days, emotional well-being, employee retention and loyalty. This is not just an employer benefit; it's a human benefit.
EMPATHIZE. HUMANIZE. SUPPORT.
About the Founder, Jody LaVoie
Jody’s mission is to empathize and humanize bereavement support in the workplace. The emotional impact of grief alters lives, and with comprehensive leadership and guidance the grief experience can transform lives in a positive way. The Grief Company provides a comprehensive bereavement response that transforms grief into an opportunity for connection, resilience and a culture that stands the test of time. Grief touches us all.
As a business leader, certified grief educator, coach and widow, Jody is uniquely positioned to elevate bereavement support that is aligned with culture and an eye on the bottom line.
