In the wake of the Domestic Abuse Bill becoming law, and with continued emphasis on the impact of the pandemic on those experiencing abuse, there is a huge task for HR teams to deliver protections and support for their workforce.
This session brought together a panel of experts to share their experiences and insight to inform a best practice approach for employers tackling domestic abuse.
Our superb panel of speakers included:
Steve Maule, Moderator and EIDA Board Member
Leanne Wood, Chief HR Officer, Vodafone
Debbie Alder, Director General of People and Capability, Department for Work and Pensions
Chris Luff MBE, CEO, Watford and West Hertfordshire, Chamber of Commerce
We will also heard from:
Bal Kaur Howard, a survivor of child marriage and now a Safeguarding Trainer based upon her experiences
Patrick Ryan, CEO Hestia on the Everyone’s Business Award Winners
Jo Tilley-Riley, Director at Hestia, providing an overview of Safe Spaces
Eve Critchley, update on Domestic Abuse Prevention, Digital Tools