Permission To Pause: Making Space for Grief in the Workplace

When life breaks your heart, work doesn’t stop. This book is for anyone who has tried to keep going while carrying a quiet loss. It’s also for the leaders who want to help but aren’t sure how.In Permission to Pause, Dr. Denise Y. Wynn invites workplaces to become more human. With warmth, clarity, and real-world tools, she shows how grief touches performance, morale, and health—and how simple shifts in policy and practice can make teams stronger.Inside, you’ll learn:How grief shows up at work (even when no one says “I’m grieving”)What to say—and what not to say—when someone is hurtingWays to make meetings, deadlines, and workloads more humane during hard seasonsHow organizations can weave care into onboarding, policy, training, and cultureSmall daily practices that build trust, belonging, and resilienceYou’ll also get ready-to-use resources: conversation scripts, a supportive email template, and a 30-day care calendar.This is not about lowering the bar. It’s about creating a workplace where people can heal, contribute, and thrive—together. Read more