Why employers need to provide Divorce/Separation Workplace Support

 We are witnessing over 50% of marriages ending in divorce in New Zealand and the rates of separation from de-facto marriages are estimated to be equally as high. That’s a staggering statistic, one employers are undoubtedly concerned about. 

In this climate of high divorce rates and separations, employers that choose to take the lead on helping their staff navigate through these troubling times, are setting themselves apart from the rest.

 Employers that are willing to invest in the stability and performance of their employees through specialist workplace support services are reaping the benefits.

• Happier more engaged workforce
• Better staff retention
• Less recruitment issues in a volatile employment market
• Less workplace disruptions
• Absenteeism
• Home and work life go hand in hand with so many working from home.
• Colleagues not burdened with picking up the slack

Mitigating the potential risk that divorce/separation cause in a workplace is critical to ensure continuity and a happy, productive workforce. By having wrap around support services by qualified divorce/separation experts in place you can set yourself apart from the rest.

Through an online survey undertaken in August 2022 of 100 top New Zealand businesspeople, 10% of the respondents knew 4 or more people who were divorcing.

Workplace Support Services a division of Equal Group Holdings Limited offers tailored packages to fit any organisation’s size, budget, and branding.  From initial self-discovery online services that are private so an employee can use them as/when required, helping navigate a challenging time through an online portal, to deciding should I stay, or should I go? To coaching sessions with trained specialised divorce coaches and additional support services.

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to be able to manage divorce and employees that are separating to maintain office morale and productivity.  Divorcing well is an art, so make sure you engage experts.

By supporting employees through a divorce or separation companies build better working relationships with mutual trust and support. Employers that have a better idea of what is going on in their employees’ lives have better staff retention which will in turn increase the company’s overall performance.

For further information contact Nick on 021 228 5174 or email nick@theequalgroup.co.nz