Future Faces hosts final event on grief in the workplace

Future Faces hosted the third and final event of an exclusive three-part series titled Dealing with Bereavement and Grief in the Workplace.

The event was hosted at Forvis Mazars, by Rebecca Mander, founder of GuruYou and former police officer turned trauma therapist Hannah Bailey.

They discussed how grief can affect individuals in the workplace and offered guidance on navigating loss, supporting others and creating an environment where empathy and performance can coexist.

During the session, an image of the brain was displayed on screen, helping attendees understand how trauma can affect different regions of the brain.

Molly Fellows, a Future Faces member and associate for Mills & Reeve LLP, first suggested the idea of the event after struggling with the loss of her dad five years ago.

Molly said: “I really struggled to navigate that loss while still being junior in my career. I didn’t know how to talk about it at work or what support I needed, and I realised how many people must feel the same.

“Last night’s event was incredibly impactful - it offered practical, compassionate tools for supporting colleagues through bereavement or traumatic experiences, which are skills we all need as future managers and leaders.

“I’m grateful to Future Faces for creating the space for these conversations, it is rare for young professionals to discuss topics like these openly and I’d encourage anyone to get involved in future events.”