The phrase “for better, for worse” defines marriage intraditional wedding vows, but the idea of being there to supportanother person in good times and bad applies to other types ofrelationships too.

Friends help each other cope with adversity, forging strongbonds through hard times. And that’s true of enduringemployer-employee relationships also. Being there for employees whoare going through tough times is not only the right thing to do,it’s good for business.

A SHRM survey found approximately 90 percent ofemployers provide bereavement leave for employees. Most companiesallow three or four days off, and employees may have the option touse other PTO or unpaid leave to deal with a loss.

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