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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Psychology
  • Human resources

Background:

  • Grief following the loss of a child significantly impacts parents.
  • Returning to work after bereavement presents unique challenges for parents.
  • Workplace support is vital for the well-being of grieving employees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify helpful workplace support strategies and accommodations (WSSA) for bereaved parents.
  • To understand the experiences of bereaved parents returning to the workplace.
  • To inform the development of effective employer support systems.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases.
  • Qualitative research articles published between 1990 and January 2022 were reviewed.
  • Eleven studies meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Bereaved parents viewed returning to work as a coping mechanism or distraction from grief.
  • Some parents experienced insensitive remarks from employers or colleagues.
  • Key helpful WSSA included flexible return-to-work dates and modified work schedules.

Conclusions:

  • Bereaved parents benefit from individualized bereavement leave and workplace accommodations.
  • Supportive environments help address difficulties in meeting previous productivity demands.
  • Implementing tailored WSSA is essential for supporting grieving parents in the workplace.