Domestic abuse in the workplace
About this Event
Domestic abuse has a profound effect on individuals and families. And it will inevitably reach into the workplace, impacting attendance, performance, wellbeing, and safety. Yet it often remains hidden. This is where HR and people professionals become uniquely placed to recognise the signs, offer crucial support and build cultures where safety, trust and wellbeing come first.
Join us at the one-day conference which explores the pivotal role of HR in prevention, protection and practice. Through expert insight, lived experience, and interactive planning, start your journey from awareness to action as we explore how organisations in Wales can take meaningful action.
Our agenda will be updated as speakers are confirmed.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration, refreshments, networking
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Welcome and setting the scene
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:30 AM
The CIPD perspective
Host: TBC - Claire McCartney, Senior Policy Manager - CIPD
Info: Claire will share CIPD’s research on how leading organisations are addressing domestic abuse, providing evidence on the impact on wellbeing, productivity and retention, discussing how inclusive leadership and clear policies can create safer workplaces, and setting out the business case for action.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Refreshments / Networking
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The policy perspective
Host: TBC
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
The legal perspective
Host: Louise Price, Partner - Hugh James
Info: An organisation’s responsibilities cover employment law, health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality.
Louise and her team will share two brief case studies demonstrating how proper disclosure, risk assessment, strong HR policies, and expert advice have stood on HR on solid legal ground.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch / Networking
🕑: 01:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Voices that drive change
Info: Hear directly from survivors how workplace responses – or inaction – have shaped their experience. This powerful session brings the human impact to the forefront, highlight what effective support truly looks like.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Turning policy into practice
Info: In these facilitated group sessions, delegates will be invited to start developing action plans focussed on the three pillars discussed during the day:
• Prevention – how we can begin to build understanding, awareness, and early identification into policy, training and culture
• Protection – how we can safeguard and support individuals affected by domestic abuse, balancing compassion with legal and organisational responsibilities
• Practice – how we can turn policy into action – embedding real, sustainable change through leadership, processes, and continuous learning.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Close / networking / drinks reception
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 64.88
