Bringing Divorce To Work

When divorce occurs we usually attempt to compartmentalize everything and move on slowly, ignoring the dangerous repercussions that become prevalent when we allow things to simmer under the surface.  However Divorce goes beyond wreaking havoc in households – workplaces pay the price, too, when couples split.

The economic cost is huge: A divorcing employee can cost the company up to $80,000 in lost productivity, says Canadian mediator Karen Stewart. “Divorce causes chaos in lives and reduces productivity at home and at work. It causes a ton of distractions and lost focus.”

Taking divorce to work also affects others and in this current economic climate, compounding your divorce with the prospect of unemployment can be truly devastating.

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