Losing a pet can be a devastating experience that affects us deeply, not only in our personal lives but also in our professional ones. In her TEDxTalk, Jamie Martin explores the often overlooked but significant impact of pet bereavement at work. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting employees who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
Martin shares practical tips on how to handle pet bereavement in the workplace with sensitivity and compassion. She advises managers to create a safe and understanding environment for grieving employees, offering them the time and space they need to process their emotions. She also suggests implementing pet bereavement policies and resources to support employees through this difficult time.
Overall, Martin’s talk highlights the need for empathy and understanding when it comes to pet loss in the workplace, shedding light on a topic that is often brushed aside or ignored. Through her insightful advice, she encourages workplaces to foster a culture of care and support for employees experiencing pet bereavement.
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If pets treat us like their parents, shouldn’t we treat them like our children. Jamie Martin BSc (Hons), PGCert is an award-winning sales professional, Modern Sales Expert & Trainer, cocreator of a B2B sales e-Learning course, as well as an author, podcaster.
Jamie is passionate about sales strategy, LinkedIn, social media, and sales training to help businesses improve their revenue and processes. Focusing on selling to different personalities!
Jamie helps streamline business sales strategy – enhancing a strategic approach to selling, resources, developing employees’ sales skills, ICT/materials utilised during the sales process, etc.
Jamie delivers modern LinkedIn training, sales training (full sales cycle) including social media marketing/prospecting, lead generation, new business conversion, client relationship management, negotiation, as well as my own pioneering programme – Sales Psychology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “How to handle pet bereavement at work | Jamie Martin | TEDxSwansea” was uploaded on 01/24/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks