Memo: Support Available to Employees During International Conflict

Date:

To: All employees

From:

Re:

Events occurring around the world can have an unsettling effect on all of us. [Company Name] recognizes that the emotional impact of current events can be very difficult, particularly for those of you with family members or friends located in areas directly involved in conflict or serving in the U.S. military.

Optional text for employers with employees working in foreign countries during times of unrest. [Company Name] is in regular contact with our employees in [location] and we are taking actions to ensure their safety. [Include details regarding actions taken.]

Employees and their immediate family members who would like to talk confidentially to a counselor regarding any difficulties experienced during this time are encouraged to make use of our employee assistance plan (EAP). [Insert contact information for the EAP.]

Your supervisor and/or the human resource department can be contacted with any specific questions or issues you have that might impact your ability to perform your job effectively.

Resources are also available for employees who serve in the U.S. military, including National Guard and reserves, and employees with family members serving in the military. Job protected leave for military service and for several qualified exigencies related to a family member being called to active duty is available; for example, time off from work to prepare for a family member's short notice of deployment to a foreign country, or to receive counseling related to foreign deployment. Please contact the human resource department for more information on support for military personnel and their families.

[Company Name] understands the desire of many to want to help out others during times like these. As such, [Company Name] will be [insert information about opportunities being offered. For example, food and clothing drives, blood drives, etc.].

[Insert information about other resources available to your employees. For example, employee resource groups, wellness benefits, etc.]

[Company Name] is doing all we can to ensure our employees are supported during this time. We hope these resources are helpful in managing the emotional stress being experienced by our employees and their families. Please do not hesitate to speak with your supervisor or the human resource department if you need assistance or have other suggestions for how our company can offer support.