Sessions
Concurrent Session
Domestic Violence: The Impact on the Workplace
Convention Center 143
Wednesday 06/22/2016 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 HR Credit
| Competencies: Consultation, Communication
| Intended Audience: Senior-Level
Workplace Application:
You will learn how to develop customized intervention programs that can help reduce the toll of domestic violence in your organization.
Domestic violence continues to be headline news in the U.S. It's critical for you to understand that domestic violence impacts everyone, from the victims to the people with whom they live and work, and that the emotional and financial costs can be significant. This session will provide an overview of this issue as well as offer important information about prevention and intervention strategies that can help you safeguard your organization's workers, productivity and bottom line. This session will help you:
- Identify the risk factors and signs of domestic violence among your employees.
- Understand how to address domestic violence in the workplace.
- Prepare an action and response plan to address potential issues.
- Increase employee awareness of domestic violence.
- Engage employees in discussion and training around domestic violence, both in and out of the workplace.
