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Although it is inevitable that everyone must deal with grief at some point, it can be a difficult subject to discuss and challenging to develop a program that offers employees the support the need, when they need it.

"Grief is a natural experience, yet a topic not widely discussed," said Heather Nesle, president of the New York Life Foundation. "Our work in the bereavement space has shown the crucial nature of identifying those who are grieving, raising awareness of grief's impacts and highlighting the resources that are available. As the need for bereavement support is ever present, the growing interest to do more, particularly from workplace colleagues, teachers and afterschool professionals, is heartening."

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