The grief over losing a loved one is something that no one should have to suffer alone. When someone close to us experiences the grief of death, our responses might feel more instinctual, relaxed, and natural.But what if the person we want to console is a coworker?These kinds of conversations in the professional space can be challenging. When it comes to asking for a raise or rescheduling an interview, there are tons of practical tips—these are expected things. But knowing how to tow the emotional/professional line can be a different kind of challenge. Of course, it’s important to offer condolences with sensitivity and empathy when the people around us are suffering, no matter the context. A part of being a professional is also the ability to have empathy, compassion, and a sense of humanity. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 60 different condolence messages for a coworker who has experienced the death of a loved one. Straightforward, Classic Responses This first set of respo...
