Domestic abuse can impact on the workplace. The morale, health and self-confidence of an abused employee can be affected and this in turn can impact on their performance at work. Colleagues may also be affected by having to cover a survivor's workload or feeling unable to help when they know there is a problem.

Domestic abuse currently costs UK business over £2.7 billion a year due to lost economic output through decreased productivity, absenteeism, errors and increased employee turnover. By proactively addressing the issue, organisations can both reduce the costs to their business and help prevent domestic abuse in society at large.

The Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence was set up to address the impact of domestic abuse in the workplace. For an employee policy template and more information on how employers can support their staff, visit www.corporateallianceuk.com