Crisis Response: Addressing Immediate Needs of an Organization When a Death Occurs - Webinar by TrainHR October 25, 2012

Overview : Most companies scramble when they receive the most dreaded news that an employee has passed away or an employee’s family has experienced a significant loss. The tactics used in responding to the news will have a direct impact on co-workers, the family and the company. This webinar will provide you with sympathetic insight in supporting the workplace when an unforeseen event occurs.

Why should you attend : This is a difficult but realistic topic in today’s society. Despite good intentions, loss of an employee is overlooked by most organizations. Forward thinking and preparation will lessen the impact on the employees and maintain a productive atmosphere. You will learn best practices for addressing these un-timely events while gaining insight into the impact they have on the surviving employees.

Areas Covered in the Session
Discover how crisis response is important when dealing with an emotional disturbance in the workplace
Learn why the initial reaction to the news will determine the outcome
Note the best practices for engaging co-workers into the process; emotionally and physically
Gain ideas for developing protocol in your office when a crisis occurs
Learn how to dovetail crisis response with other company procedures and policies
Who Will Benefit:
Executive Leadership
Business owners
Human Resource Professionals
Human Resources Specialists
Employee Assistant Program professionals
Managers/Supervisors
Management Trainers
Benefits Managers
Co-workers

Rachel Kodanaz, founder of Grief in the Workplace, is a national speaker and facilitator on all aspects of grief, specifically supporting the workplace.

Rachel entered the grief world when her husband suddenly passed away leaving her with a 2-year-old daughter. Her experience as a manager in large corporations led her to publish Grief in the Workplace Program to support the workplace when dealing with a grieving employee or workgroup, with emphasis in educating Human Resources, managers and co-workers.

Since 1996, Rachel speaks nationally on grief subjects, is a columnist for Living with Loss magazine, and supports local and national community programs, including Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation and HeartLight Center. In addition, Rachel has published numerous articles and participated in a grief segment on Good Morning America.

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