How to: Help staff cope with distress.(Brief Article)

Simple strategies for managing fear and sorrow in the wake of our national tragedy.

Before Sept. 11, working Americans worried about paychecks, job satisfaction and credit card debt.

Now, many of us may be worrying about the possibility of never coming home from work at all.

In the aftermath of the attack on America, here are some thoughts about how to provide support at work:

* Talk about it.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that employees should be able to deal with their emotions on their own time. Most people spend more time with their work families than with their biological family, and they need to discuss the tragedy and …