Corporate Workplace Advice
Supporting your employees
Creating supportive and compliant workplaces and communities to better support those going through separation, divorce, and/or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence. From small businesses to corporate boardrooms, frontline teams, community groups, schools and sporting bodies — we deliver guidance and training that is effective, practical, highly supportive and compliant.
Divorce and domestic violence impacts every workplace
The impact of stressful separation, divorce, domestic and family violence, or coercive control can affect a person's wellbeing, safety, attendance, performance, leadership and teamwork — affecting businesses commercially, financially, culturally, ethically and legally.
Many employees have legal rights and financial entitlements during these times, and the government and courts look to organisations to adopt internal policies, procedures, education and support programs.
When business owners are directly involved in their own divorce, we offer guidance on the risks they may face psychologically, operationally, financially, legally and culturally. Without the right support, owners can experience lengthy and expensive legal processes, costly valuations, morale issues, loss of confidence from staff and customers, and cash-flow problems. In some cases the business is considered a marital asset that may need to be sold to satisfy a property settlement.
Our most sought-after consultation services
Compliance and Risk Management Support
Policies, procedures, staff manuals and compliance checklists.
Workplace Training Delivery
Effective, easy-to-implement education programs for the Board, Management, Team Leaders, HR, payroll and staff.
Implementation Support
Step-by-step guidance through program rollout.
Coaching
Coaching and counselling for employees requiring assistance — internally or externally provided support.
Resource Creation
Employee handbooks, manager guides and reference materials.
Understanding the impact on your business
The Psychological Toll
Both partners are often highly distracted, mentally exhausted, grieving or angry, needing time off for legal matters and physically unwell from the ongoing toll.
The Financial Cost to Business
Beyond direct costs, businesses absorb indirect costs through culture, staff morale, turnover and safety — often harder to address in the long term.
Legal & Ethical Obligations
Compliance with the Fair Work Act (including DV leave), Workplace Health and Safety, Privacy and Anti-Discrimination Acts is essential — and breaches can be serious.
Recognising the warning signs that support is needed.
Performance Indicators
- Sudden decline in work quality or increased errors
- Missed deadlines or difficulty concentrating
- Uncharacteristic forgetfulness or disorganisation
- Decreased participation in meetings or team activities
- Significant productivity drops on baseline performance
- Increase in complaints from customers or other staff
Behavioural Changes
- Increased absenteeism or frequent short-notice leave
- Emotional volatility — mood swings, irritability, tearfulness
- Social withdrawal from colleagues or team events
- Arriving late or leaving early more frequently
- Using all leave and requesting unpaid leave regularly
- Appearing distracted, anxious or overwhelmed
Physical Signs
- Noticeable weight loss or gain
- Signs of fatigue or sleep deprivation
- Frequent headaches or other stress-related symptoms
- Changes in personal grooming or appearance
- Increased sick leave usage
- Signs of bruising or injury
Communication Patterns
- Personal calls or texts during work hours
- Mentions of legal appointments or court dates
- References to financial stress or housing changes
- Difficulty making decisions or seeking excessive reassurance
- Conversations about childcare or custody issues
- Requests for domestic and family violence leave
Ready to support your employees through life's challenges?
With a background in law, psychology, counselling, leadership, HR, mediation, compliance, risk management and training, our team is here to help your business, board or community group.
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