My colleague's brother died today.

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October 1,2022 at 12:46AM UTC

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My colleague's brother died today. They are both under 30 and it was an unexpected death. Our leadership team is working on redistributing her work for the foreseeable future, and we are all happy to step in. What have been your experiences of the best ways to be a good colleague and friend in this situation?

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Dawn S. CrossOctober 2,2022 at 5:04PM UTC
If you are a personal friend (as opposed to work friend), make sure to help her personally as well. Pick up groceries, bring a ready made dinner, offer to watch her pets (if applicable). For work, make it as stress free as possible - step in and make sure the work is done with no fanfare. When she returns, bring some cookies, candy or flowers for her desk to welcome her back.
Above all, be there for her.
AnonymousOctober 3,2022 at 2:23PM UTC
Hi there! This article posted by FGB may be of some help: https://fairygodboss.com/articles/how-to-support-a-coworker-going-through-grief--3-things-to-know-to-avoid-overstepping