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what we do
Extensive research confirms that grief and personal disruption in the workplace are among the most underestimated drivers of lost productivity, disengagement, and turnover. Studies show that one in four employees is actively grieving at any given time, and unresolved grief can reduce cognitive performance by more than 30%.
Through years of data collection, interviews, and field studies, we found a consistent pattern: organizations have robust recovery plans for fire, flood, and system failure — but not for their people. This gap in organizational preparedness led to the development of
MasterGrief’s Human Recovery Plan
The Human Recovery Plan provides a structured, evidence-informed framework to help organizations recognize, measure, and manage the human impact of loss, life disruption, and organizational change. Our programs equip leaders to respond effectively to grief in the workplace — restoring psychological safety, stabilizing performance, and preventing attrition.
Each engagement is designed to integrate seamlessly within existing workplace systems and learning cultures, ensuring measurable, data-driven outcomes.
Schedule a consultation to learn how implementing the Human Recovery Plan™ can help safeguard your organization’s most critical system — its people.
why it matters
Grief—whether from personal loss or chronic workplace stress/burnout—is one of the most underestimated risks in organizational performance. Yet unmanaged grief can hemorrhage billions from U.S. businesses each year.
Key U.S.-based facts:
- Companies struggling to reintegrate grieving employees hemorrhage $113.27 billion annually due to reduced productivity, on-the-job errors, and turnover. (Grief Recovery Institute)
- Approximately 1 in 4 employees is grieving at any given time. (Grief Recovery Institute)
- 56 % of employees consider leaving their jobs when their employer does not provide support after a loved one’s death. (National Council for Palliative Care and Dying Matters)
- Burnout in U.S. organizations costs between $125–190 billion annually in healthcare and lost productivity. (Various HR studies)
- Grieving or burned-out employees are 2.5 times more likely to leave an organization, take more sick days, and show lower engagement, resulting in 550 million annual sick days lost nationwide.
- Overall, 67 % of employees are either not engaged or actively disengaged while at work, further compounding hidden costs.
Why organizations overlook this problem:
- Most companies have disaster recovery plans for fire, flood, and system failures — but lack equivalent human recovery plans.
- The human impact of grief and burnout is often indirect and invisible, manifesting as presenteeism, disengagement, absenteeism, and attrition rather than immediately measurable failures.
- This “silent hemorrhage” can quietly erode culture, performance, and retention, representing a strategic risk that rivals major operational threats.
Why you need the Human Recovery Plan:
MasterGrief’s Human Recovery Plan provides a structured, evidence-informed framework to identify, manage, and mitigate the hidden costs of grief and disruption in the workplace. With our programs, your organization can:
- Equip leaders to respond effectively to grieving employees — individually or collectively
- Restore engagement, morale, and productivity after life-altering events or organizational change
- Integrate with HR, wellness, and learning systems for measurable outcomes
- Prevent the hemorrhaging of talent, revenue, and performance due to unaddressed grief
Take action today.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to explore how the Human Recovery Plan can safeguard your most critical system — your people — and turn hidden risk into strategic resilience.
OUR Mission is simple
- Empower employees to thrive through grief and change — turning emotional disruption into renewed focus, engagement, and productivity.
- Transform organizational change by recognizing the human impact of grief, creating a culture where people feel seen, supported, and valued.
- Protect your most important asset — your people — by reducing the hidden costs of burnout and grief, improving retention, performance, and overall organizational resilience.
our values and Approach
Our Values & Approach
- People First: Every employee’s emotional well-being matters. Supporting people through grief, trauma, and change is essential for both their growth and the organization’s success.
- Compassion & Courage: A culture that embraces empathy and openness allows individuals to process their experiences safely and productively.
- Respect & Psychological Safety: Genuine respect and emotional safety enable employees to engage fully, innovate, and perform at their best.
- Transforming Organizational Culture: We help organizations reframe how they view and respond to employee grief and emotional needs, creating environments where people can thrive.
- Change With Care: When personal and organizational changes are navigated with empathy, support, and structured guidance, employees can excel — even in the midst of disruption.
- Human-Centered Growth: By addressing the human impact of change, organizations unlock both individual potential and sustainable performance.
The Results You Can Expect
Implementing the MasterGrief™ Human Recovery Plan produces measurable benefits for employees, teams, and the organization as a whole. Here’s what you can expect:
- Lower Burnout & Emotional Distress: Employees experience 20–30% reduction in burnout and emotional strain, enabling focus, engagement, and resilience.
- Higher Engagement & Well-Being: Supported employees show 20% or more improvement in engagement and overall well-being.
- Reduced Turnover: Employees are up to 2.5x less likely to leave, helping retain top talent and reduce recruitment costs.
- Fewer Sick Days: Grieving and burned-out employees take 10–30% fewer unscheduled absences, protecting productivity.
- Recovered Productivity: Addressing grief and disruption restores thousands of hours of lost work annually, preventing hidden losses to the bottom line.
- Stronger Organizational Resilience: Teams navigate change more effectively, maintaining performance during periods of disruption.
- People-Centered Culture: Organizations cultivate a culture of care, respect, and psychological safety, enabling employees to thrive personally and professionally.
In short: The Human Recovery Plan helps your organization stop the hemorrhaging of productivity, engagement, and talent — creating a healthier, more resilient workplace for everyone.
