How to support a grieving subordinate without compromising team productivity

When a tragedy occurs in the life of a subordinate and they are going through a period of grief, it is an extremely stressful time for them. Their manager’s task is to provide as much support as possible, offer maximum flexibility, and at the same time strive to minimise the negative impact of this event on the productivity of the team. How should you approach these sad circumstances and provide the subordinate with the best possible support? Here are some tips.