Suicide in the workplace is on the rise. The most recent report on workplace violence by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the highest level of workplace suicide since it began tracking the data 26 years ago. If your workplace has been affected by suicide, I am so sorry. That is a devastating experience for all whose lives were touched. A wide array of emotions is normal in response, including guilt, anger, bewilderment, depression, and fear.
There are resources out there to help. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention has a Manager’s Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace: 10 Action Steps for Dealing with the Aftermath of Suicide. The Guide includes advice for immediate, short-term, and long-term steps to take, as well as sample internal office notification letters and public statements, where necessary. You can access it here.