Abstract
During Covid-19, many people lost loved ones, be they friends or family members, while others struggled with depression, and many felt anxious and overwhelmed. This chapter examines how in the workplace, particularly an academic library, it is possible to offer staff members support as they grieve, deal with depression and/or anxiety, and feel overwhelmed. Drawing on two data sets, the chapter explores how a caring form of leadership was exercised in the library at the University of Johannesburg and what impact this had on the wellbeing of the staff.