It’s often said that it takes at least a year to recover from a close bereavement, but recovery from a divorce can take longer still. And although many employers operate bereavement policies for key staff, how many do likewise for divorce?
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Not nearly enough. A recent UK study found 60% of divorcing respondents found their mental health impacted by divorce, with 10% leaving their employment within a year later.
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