Sometimes these changes are energising. However, they can also – and sometimes even simultaneously – evoke feelings of loss, such as the disappearance of a familiar working environment, a role in which you felt at home, or collaboration with colleagues. It is normal and human to experience grief-like reactions in such situations. Talking about these feelings can help
New tool
To support you with this, a new tool has been developed:
- For empoyees: Knowledge card: Dealing with experiences of loss in the workplace
- For managers: Conversation card: Dealing with experiences of loss in the workplace
These tools help to recognise grief reactions, make them a topic for discussion, and offer guidance on providing appropriate support. They are based on scientific research and have been specially developed for the university context. Using these guides offers:
- Insight into grief reactions that may arise following changes or loss in the workplace;
- Practical guidance on how to discuss these issues;
- The opportunity to assess your situation using short questionnaires (5–10 minutes);
- A clear traffic-light model (green, amber, red) as the outcome;
- Advice and support when needed, for example via a line manager, coach, campus psychologist or occupational social worker.
Use the card(s) for yourself, your staff member(s) or draw others’ attention to them.
Further information
Do you have any questions or need support? Please contact hr-ontwikkeling [at] ru.nl.