The foundation's 2024 State of Grief Report found that 71% of employed adults are very or somewhat interested in taking voluntary grief support training to help their colleagues through a loss. Other notable findings include:

Eighty-five percent of those surveyed agreed they would be proud to work for an employer that has publicly committed to being grief-supportive.
Only 63% of respondents report having dedicated time off specifically for bereavement, with just 47% receiving paid leave for such circumstances. These figures underscore the imperative for systemic change to better support grieving individuals in their darkest hours.
Eighty percent of respondents believe there should be an emphasis on establishing a systemic approach to identifying bereaved children and linking them with support services.
Eighty-one percent of respondents believe that at least one of a bereaved child's personal documents (such as school, medical or government records) should indicate their loss.
Ninety percent of both teachers and afterschool professionals agree that identifying students who have faced a significant death, such as a parent or caregiver, is crucial information that should be included in school records.
Ninety-two percent of teachers and 89% of afterschool professionals would like to do more to support grieving students.

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Offering bereavement support remains a challenge in the workplace

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