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As a leader/manager, I think acknowledging it and providing resources and a safe space for those affected by it, especially BIPOC, would be the best course of action. It’s important that you at least give the option for people to speak about it and show that you’re aware than to just not say anything.
Agreed that it is important to acknowledge these events and the strain it will put on some employees. Be kind, be empathetic. We are human beings first 💖
This is what I did in my team meeting today. Acknowledged it, absolutely denounced it, reminded of support resources available
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There are LinkedIn posts from white people telling white people how to react, or not.
There are LinkedIn posts from black people/POC telling white people how to react, or not.
There are LinkedIn posts from black people/POC telling other black people/POC how to react, or not.
So just look for/read those. And then know what whatever you do...it'll be 100% wrong.
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Again, SVP isn’t saying they want to make a statement or weigh in. They are saying they want to know how to navigate providing resources and support to people who feel affected by this. There is no one right answer on how to “react” to such an atrocity but empathy and support are always helpful.
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Why can’t we just do work at at work? Why do we need to bring outside chaos into our workday as well? I really don’t want my work colleagues and upper management weighing in on current events, politics or religion. Doing the work is exhausting enough.
AD1 that’s a terrible take. You may have colleagues who feel physically unsafe right now for a host of reasons, and they should just keep their heads down and work bc you are tired?
Imagine doing all your work and then going home and worrying all night about your kid’s safety, your safety, your mama’s safety, your freedoms, your place in your community and your future. That’s exhausting.
I'd imagine something along the lines of "What happened on Saturday was a horrific tragedy and I'm sure we're all still reeling from the news. If you need anything, just know that I am here and we have other resources available as well."
Or you can also just be receptive. A colleague says they are tired or late with something and you can just show them some grace snd say “it’s been a hard time, I hope you are ok.” You don’t have to be the one offering solutions (many of us are not in a place to) but can just acknowledge and be kind.