Domestic abuse awareness and response toolkit - Our commitment

We have a duty of care to:

  • support employees experiencing domestic abuse
  • ensure the safety and welfare of all employees
  • provide everyone with a safe working environment
  • those who may cause harm to others and themselves within the workforce

We commit to:

  • support employees experiencing domestic abuse around their health, safety and wellbeing at work
  • help employees remain productive and efficient at work despite experiencing domestic abuse
  • support employees to seek help to address their own harmful behaviours
  • support the colleagues of employees who are experiencing domestic abuse

We will strive to create a working environment where abuse against people is unacceptable and not condoned. All employees have the right to a life free from abuse.   

Our Wellbeing strategy aims to embed wellbeing in everything we do. The wellbeing of our people is built into to our People plan with a focus on creating a healthy place to work and achieving Everyone's Essex.

A healthy, content and resilient workforce is essential for productivity and serving the people of Essex effectively.