23/11/2025
We often ask our teams to 'speak up' with ideas. But do we create the safety for them to speak up about their lives?
Tomorrow marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The global theme this year is "We Speak Up," and that principle must be actively championed by leaders in every workplace.
The issue of domestic and family violence impacts our workplaces through distraction, absenteeism, mental health decline, and safety concerns. As leaders, our duty of care goes beyond the physical office space.
The Crucial Question: If a team member is struggling with something serious at home, does your organizational culture give them permission to be vulnerable and seek resources without fear of judgment or career reprisal?
Leadership courage isn't just about making tough financial calls; it's about making tough cultural calls. It means:
➡️Breaking the Silence: Acknowledging the reality of the issue.
➡️Equipping Managers: Training managers to know supportive resources and respond with compassion, not judgment.
Building a culture where people feel safe enough to speak up requires a foundation of psychological safety. Our Mental Health Awareness Training and Emotional Intelligence sessions equip your managers and teams to navigate these crucial, sensitive conversations with competence and care, fulfilling your duty of care.
