After Aston I… helped hundreds of bereaved employees feel supported at work

In this episode of After Aston I…, Aimee and guest co-host Abby welcome Harley Cunningham, Senior Strategy and Performance Manager at Virgin Media O2. The episode delves into Harley’s personal journey of transforming workplace bereavement support following the heartbreaking loss of her son, James. Harley shares the development and implementation of an innovative bereavement strategy, including 'Hug in a Box,' and offers valuable insights on how companies can better support grieving employees. The conversation highlights the importance of open communication, proactive support measures, and creating a compassionate workplace culture.Follow Harley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleycunningham/Harley's content on the Aston for Life platformHow to implement a best practice bereavement policy (video) 6 steps to becoming a compassionate leader (video) The Managers' Toolkit for supporting your employee through a bereavement (article)