Diageo : Introduces Global Domestic & Family Abuse Guidelines

At Diageo we want to foster an environment that is supportive to any employee experiencing domestic and family abuse, so that they can feel safe to seek help. The workplace can be a place of refuge for employees, and we recognise that the physical, psychological, and financial effects of Domestic & Family Abuse are overwhelming for those experiencing it, and for their close family, friends and colleagues.

The guidelines have been designed to demonstrate our understanding of Domestic & Family Abuse as a human rights issue, a health and safety issue and a workplace productivity issue, and our approach combines both practical workplace support and greater flexibility.

We have centred our approach against four key pillars of action that we should all keep in mind:

1. Raise awareness - we will recognise and build awareness of Domestic & Family Abuse at both an individual employee and community level
2. Reach out - we will support and encourage impacted employees to report any concerns
3. React - we will respond appropriately to disclosure by employees and provide appropriate employer support
4. Refer - we will refer employees to resources to provide appropriate help

Diageo employees experiencing domestic and family abuse may have access to up to 10 days of discretionary and confidential paid Domestic & Family Abuse Leave each 12-month period. This will help employees undertake important activities such as attending or preparing for court proceedings, relocating, seeking medical support, or securing a home from the perpetrator and other activities resulting from domestic & family abuse or as required by local law.