Business Supports
Business Supports
What would you or a member of your management team do if a member of your staff disclosed they are a victim of domestic abuse?
Would you feel confident supporting them & signposting to internal or external specialists supports?
Is your business a safe and supportive workplace for all employees?
As part of your workplace harassment and bullying policies, do you have a policy to address the consequences of domestic violence and abuse?
What would you or a member of your management team do if a member of your staff disclosed they are a victim of domestic abuse?
1 in 4 Irish women and 1 in 7 Irish men will experience abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetime.
They may be someone who works with you or for you.
Recent research shows that domestic violence and abuse not only has devastating impacts on its victims, it also costs Irish businesses time and money. Higher rates of absenteeism and lower rates of productivity were shown as significant costs to Irish businesses. Female employees experiencing domestic abuse miss, on average, 15 days of work each year. The serious crime of domestic violence and abuse can also negatively impact staff turnover levels, as well as your workplace culture and morale.
The International Labour Organisation Convention on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work calls for employers to address the risks and impacts of domestic violence in workplace policies.
Click here for our key findings from The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Workplaces in Kilkenny & Carlow survey.
Section 7 of the Work-Life Balance Act 2023 the provision of 5 days statutory leave for victim-survivors of domestic violence abuse, is due to come into effect. Is your business prepared? Do you have a domestic abuse policy in place? Have your HR/People
Managers received specialist training to support them in handling disclosures from co-workers? 86% of Irish companies believe they have a duty of care towards victims of domestic violence abuse, yet only 5% of organisations have a specific policy/guideline on domestic abuse. Less than 1% of Irish organisations have provided training to their managers in this complex and sensitive area.
We provide two specialist gender-neutral training modules to organisations in Kilkenny & Carlow.
1. DVA (Domestic Violence Awareness) training – “Becoming a Domestic Violence Aware Workplace”
1.5hr online training for all staff members to increase awareness of the different forms of domestic
violence & abuse & how they manifest in the workplace. At the end of this training, participants will
- learn about the different forms of domestic abuse & their impacts – both on affected
colleagues & the wider workplace - feel more confident starting safe conversations about domestic abuse with their
managers/co-workers - understand that the safety & wellbeing of all staff members is at the heart of your workplace
culture
2. 3Rs training
“Recognising, Responding to & Referring a co-worker experiencing Domestic Abuse”
Half day in-person training designed for HR/People Managers who are in a position to facilitate/
respond to disclosures of domestic abuse in the workplace. At the end of this training, participants
will
- feel more confident facilitating safe conversations about domestic violence & abuse
- be equipped to respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse
- learn how to effectively refer co-workers to specialist supports
We deliver specialist guidance and support to business owners, HR departments and people managers on developing a policy on domestic violence for your workplace.
We deliver training and support on how to spot the signs of domestic abuse, what to do if a member of your staff makes a disclosure and how to appropriately respond and refer.
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