A manager just told you that one of their employees has cancer and you feel stunned. Before you take action, it's vital you take stock of the tools you currently have to support your employee and before you leap into action.
Remember: cancer is an entanglement – it affects your employee, their manager, team members, and anyone who deals with that employee. Is your company prepared.
How to Assess Your Company Readiness in 7 Questions
4:35 Question #1: Who has the cancer
7:27 Question #2: Does the employee affected by cancer manage a team?
8:36 Questions #3: Does the employee's manager know about the diagnosis? Are they equipped to have an uncomfortable conversation? Does the team know?
11:17.Question #4: What benefits are available to the employee?
12:44 Questions #5: Does the employee work with outside vendors or clients?
13:38 Questions #6: Has your company been in this situation before?
14:37 Questions #7 Where are your holes?