How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey Founder & Managing Director 561-477-3077 Penny@RemarkAbleHR.com 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! When we think of domestic violence, we typically don’t think about the workplace Yet, domestic violence and sexual assault walk in the doors of each and every workplace every day here in the U.S. 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Domestic violence has no boundaries, and doesn’t stay at home 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

IMPACT ON BUSINESS 8 million days of paid work per year RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! IMPACT ON BUSINESS The Department of Labor reports that victims of domestic violence in the U.S. lose nearly 8 million days of paid work per year Resulting in a $1.8 billion loss in productivity for employers 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! IMPACT ON VICTIMS Missed Work  Lost Jobs Discrimination Harassment 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

Domestic Violence Behaviors include: RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Domestic Violence Behaviors include: Intimidation Threats Psychological confusion Emotional pain Verbal abuse Physical attacks Sexual assaults Homicide 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS Study of domestic violence survivors found that 74% of employed battered women were harassed by their partner while they were at work 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS An average of 2 million violent victimizations per year were committed against persons age 12 or over who were at work 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS More than 1 million women are stalked each year in the U.S. Over ¼ of them report missing work as a result of the stalking 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS In a recent national survey, 24% of women between the ages of 18 and 65 who had experienced domestic violence said that the abuse caused them to arrive late at work or miss days of work 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! What is Next for Employers? Once employers understand the potential impact of domestic violence on their workplace, their next fear is that they’re not equipped to address it This is true . . . but they’re not expected to be experts RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! What Should They Do? Every employer needs to have a policy that addresses domestic violence The policy should be comprehensive and apart from a workplace violence prevention plan or harassment policy 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Having a policy in place lets employees know that you are 1. aware of the issue 2. can provide training for the workforce or direct victims to resources 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

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RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! WHAT POLICY SHOULD ADDRESS Conduct that occurs off-duty Security concerns Violations of Company policies, employment agreements, or other conditions of employment Non-actionable conduct that needs to be addressed because knowledge of it is raising concerns or otherwise disrupting the work environment 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! HAVE A PLAN FOR MANAGERS Specific Ways Human Resources & Company Management Can Help HAVE A PLAN FOR MANAGERS Organize a team It is important that HR does not “go it alone” Have the CEO appoint team members to the team to confer legitimacy 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Companies should work directly with their legal departments to develop policies and programs 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! FOR EXAMPLE In Florida, in companies that employ 50 or more people, employees can take up to 3 days a year off if they or a member of their family or household is a victim of domestic or sexual violence. This is the law. Should YOUR company do more? 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Provide Training Employers should train supervisors to recognize and respond to signs of domestic violence The training must be mandatory Training should include issues of privacy and confidentiality 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! HR should not give personal advice or counseling to employees Both HR and managers need to know how to interact with employees on this issue Expressing concern and referring to appropriate resources is the way to go 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Build Awareness Employers can incorporate information about domestic violence into Employee Orientation Programs Newsletters Payroll Stuffers Via e-mail Wellness and Safety Fairs Posters Family Issues Seminars Brochures Handbooks Intranet Sites 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Employees should know that they will not be penalized for seeking help and should receive information on how to recognize the signs of a troublesome or abusive relationship and know where to turn for assistance for themselves or for co-workers 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! Too many people say, “It’s not happening here.” “I don’t see it.” Whether you see it or not, it is happening in the lives of your employees If you wait for something to happen, you’ve waited too long. Be proactive, be preventive 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Providing insight and strategies to help businesses understand How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director

RemarkAbleHR Solutions, Services, & $avings! The RemarkAbleHR Team helps employers having from 1 to 1,000 workers to . . . Recruit the best talent Communicate effectively with employees Develop policies and programs that “fit” Implement best practices Keep day-to-day operations on track 2017 RemarkAbleHR, Inc. Penny Morey, Managing Director