While employees may appreciate your skills in advising them on retirement options, they are now also looking for someone who gets them and knows how to support them in their grief.
Co-workers can be much more comforting if they can acknowledge and accept a fellow employee's sadness, continue to give her an understanding smile or a hug for weeks afterwards, or even cry with her.
Your employees, clients, and associates will never forget it if you reach out compassionately during this time, letting them know you understand how hard it is.
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