Dealing with unexpected life events: 10 steps to supporting employees

August 16, 2024
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Written by
Laura Moran

Life has a way of catching up with all of us at times. Whether it's a bereavement, divorce, having to care for elderly parents or becoming a new parent, life events can knock you sideways at the best of times.

Life has a way of catching up with all of us at times. Whether it's a bereavement, divorce, having to care for elderly parents or becoming a new parent, life events can knock you sideways at the best of times.

Often people will struggle on but life events can impact our productivity at work, attendance, decision-making abilities, morale and even our physical and mental health.

Read our ten ways that employers can offer support, in this article by our Laura Moran, recently published for REBA.

https://reba.global/resource/how-can-we-pick-up-employees-when-life-knocks-them-down.html
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