Domestic violence and the workplace: The significance of employee leave laws

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

It is widely acknowledged that a company’s greatest asset is its workforce. Sam Walton clearly recognized this when urging leaders to appreciate everything that associates contribute to their business. Heeding this sound advice from the Walmart founder clearly makes sense. Keeping employees satisfied should therefore be high on any organization’s agenda. A contented workforce equals greater productivity. Given this relationship, shrewd organizations will ensure that employee needs both inside and outside the workplace are addressed. It is in their best interests to do so. For a worrying number of female workers, domestic violence is a major external issue. Such behavior can include physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2016), "Domestic violence and the workplace: The significance of employee leave laws", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-12-2015-0187