Empathy

When Eva’s husband unexpectedly passed away, it had a profound impact on every aspect of her life, from her family to her work. AT&T jumped into action to support Eva, offering comprehensive bereavement benefits including Empathy's practical and emotional support, a dedicated Care Manager and a personalized plan to support her through the weeks and months following her loss, and help her and her family back on their feet. “Empathy provided the pathway for a peace of mind while I could focus on our healing journey as a family.” Eva said, reflecting on her experience with Empathy. At Empathy, our goal is to change the way the world deals with loss, one family at a time. We are honored to support Eva and her family, and countless other families like hers, through whatever challenge loss may bring. Learn about our comprehensive care for bereaved employees here: https://hubs.la/Q02rzmxT0

🚀 Exciting News! Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of LifeVault, our new product designed to empower families in their end-of-life and legacy planning. At Empathy, we are committed to changing the way the world plans for and deals with loss. LifeVault offers a streamlined, secure platform for creating essential documents like wills and healthcare directives, making legacy planning accessible and easy to manage. Join us on this journey as we expand our mission to help families with care and innovation. Read more from Ron Gura, our Co-Founder & CEO: https://hubs.ly/Q02Tq8Dk0 #Empathy #LifeVault #LegacyPlanning

Today during my internship, I had the opportunity to explore the New York Ventures space and listen to Ron Gura, the founder of Empathy. Empathy is a startup dedicated to supporting families dealing with loss. Thank you Ron Gura for sharing your journey and providing insights. #NewYorkLife #NYLventures

As the world’s largest insurance innovation event kicks off, we’re excited to see what the industry’s top players are saying—and doing. Beneficiaries’ needs present a huge opportunity for life insurers, as many emotional and bureaucratic burdens remain unaddressed. We’re looking forward to conversations about how the human touch can superpower those changes—and learning how the biggest names in the business are planning to elevate their customer experience. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02T4V420 to dive deeper into what we're looking forward to at ITC next week!

Grief often leaves well-meaning people tongue-tied, unsure of what to say for fear of making things worse. With pregnancy loss, the situation becomes even more complex, with a tendency to assign blame or minimize the loss. Pointing out “nature’s wisdom” or offering “bright-side” statements often causes more harm than good. Being present and listening, without trying to fix the pain, creates a safe space for healing and connection. What words have you found comforting in times of loss? Drop a comment below.

For a while there, “quiet quitting” was on the tip of everyone’s tongue as a shorthand for disengaged, underperforming workers, but it’s not just about slacking— it’s about grieving, too. The shock of traumatic loss can be perceived as a threat by the brain, which can then shift into a survival stance to defend itself. In this powered-down mode, people can suffer from cognitive issues like brain fog, which usually manifests as confusion, anxiety, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus and mental clarity. Something has to give, and often it’s work performance. Employers that are equipped with grief training can transform a problem simply by identifying it correctly, because “quiet quitting” isn’t always what it seems. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Sml-t0

I am thinking of all of you, your friends and family that have been effected by Hurricane Helene. People have lost their lives. The damage is truly so, so scary. One can assume we’re not out of the woods for natural disaster in the future. Some ways employers can help your employees who need it the most: 1. Being reasonable with time off and needs surrounding this. 2. Helping to find resources for aid. 3. Creating a GoFund me for employees and their families and do a match. 4. Offering a disaster relief LSA account like Forma’s example here. 5. Offering bereavement policies that offer more than 3-5 days and support for funerals, planning, etc. (like Empathy) Take your time. Repair, rebuild. Your communities are there for you.

At Lincoln Financial, we’re proud to offer care options to employers and their employees that help in times when support is needed most – not only during Life Insurance Awareness Month, but every day. Through our recent partnership with Empathy, we provide comprehensive and compassionate support for beneficiaries – so that they’re not alone when navigating through the loss of a loved one. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eP4RbCMY #LIAM #LifeInsuranceAwarenessMonth

Come join the marketing team at Empathy! We're looking for an experienced content strategist to help us create and share impactful stories across modalities; of people navigating the loss of a loved one, of employers supporting their staff in need, of insurers providing best-in-class experiences. NYC preferred but remote applicants are welcome to apply! #ContentMarketing #Marketing #NYC #Hiring #Empathy

Experiencing pregnancy loss is incredibly common, yet it remains a topic hidden in the shadows. It’s whispered about but often misunderstood, making the journey even more isolating. This October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to break the silence. Knowledge is power, and as you navigate the grief, pain, and heartbreak of miscarriage, it’s important to hold onto some helpful truths.🤍 To learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02R_lyZ0