Business Breakfast

Domestic Abuse: What Every Employer Needs to Know - Understanding domestic abuse, its impact on employees, and why it matters to employers.
About this Event

Sutton Women's Centre, Sutton BID and London Borough of Sutton are working in partnership to launch the Sutton Women's Safety Charter, a local initiative encouraging businesses and organisations to create safer, more supportive environments.

As part of this initiative and to mark 16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls, we are holding a Business Breakfast led by EIDA.

EIDA is a network of over 2,300 UK employers committed to taking effective action on domestic abuse. Whether you're just beginning to consider how your organisation can support employees or looking to strengthen your existing approach, this session will provide practical guidance, real-life perspectives and free resources to help you take the next steps.

What we'll cover

• Introduction: Introduction to EIDA, who we are and what we do.
• Domestic abuse and the workplace: Understanding domestic abuse, its impact on employees, and why it matters to employers.
• Lived experience: Hearing from an EIDA Ambassador about the impact of domestic abuse and the difference workplace support can make.
• Building your workplace response: An introduction to EIDA's four-phase approach.
• Free tools and resources: Guidance, resources and tools available to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs.
• Sutton Women's Safety Charter: Exploring how local employers can contribute to creating safer workplaces and communities.
• Questions and discussion: An opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and explore practical next steps.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, background or job role. Employers are uniquely placed to recognise when someone may need support and help them access it safely.

Who should attend? This event is aimed at local business owners, senior leaders, HR professionals, people managers and anyone responsible for employee wellbeing, safeguarding or workplace culture.No previous knowledge of domestic abuse is required, and all businesses are welcome.

Agenda

🕑: 09:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Domestic Abuse: What Every Employer Needs to Know
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking and Breakfast
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EIDA Talk and Key-Note Speaker