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helps to reduce sick leave time, contributing

to a more efficient and healthier work

environment.

• Improved business connectivity: By aligning

the interests of the company with those of

the employees, a culture of collaboration and

mutual support is fostered, strengthening the

bond between management and staff.

• Greater organisational effectiveness in

facing future challenges: A well-implemented

emotional well-being programme prepares

the organisation to tackle future challenges,

such as pandemics, legislative changes, and

other crises, by promoting resilience and

adaptability among employees.

• Talent retention and attraction: Companies

that prioritise emotional well-being tend to

attract and retain talent, as employees value

working in an environment that cares for their

mental and emotional health.

• Improved

work

climate:

A

focus

on

emotional well-being contributes to a positive

work environment where employees feel

valued and supported, reducing conflicts and

increasing job satisfaction.

To conclude: Adapting an Emotional Well-being

Policy through a Plan for a company in the

funeral sector involves considering the unique

emotional challenges of the industry, providing

specialised

resources

and

support

that

effectively address grief, trauma, and emotional

stress. 

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2 World Health Organization (WHO). (June 8, 2022). 

3 Verywell Mind. (2024). 

4 National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

(2024). Warning Signs of Suicide. 

5 “Werther Effect,” the contagion effect of imitating

suicidal behaviours. Reference to Goethe’s novel,

The Sorrows of Young Werther.

6 PLOS ONE. 2024. 

7 Funeral sector profesionals. Perceptions on

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8 Emotional Well-being Plan. Methodology by

CIRCLE Corporation. 

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