Description
The Return-to-Work Toolkit is a practical workplace resource designed to help organisations confidently support employees returning to work after bereavement.
Created by The Loss Foundation, the toolkit combines expert grief guidance, practical workplace tools and editable templates to help managers navigate sensitive conversations, phased returns and ongoing workplace support with compassion and confidence.
Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on:
💬 Supportive return-to-work conversations
📆 Phased return concepts and flexible adjustments
📋 Workload guidance for managers
🤝 Compassionate communication and regular check-ins
🧠 Supporting employees during bereavement leave
🌿 Creating psychologically safe workplaces
🕯️ Recognising grief triggers, anniversaries and fluctuating needs
📝 The toolkit also includes editable Word templates to support leave planning and return-to-work conversations, alongside expert video guidance from grief specialists.
Designed for managers, HR teams and organisations of all sizes, this toolkit helps workplaces move beyond policy alone – creating supportive environments where grieving employees feel understood, valued and supported as they return to work.
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