How can we support New Zealand employees and business owners going through divorce or separation?
Along with bereavement separation or divorce can be one of the most distressing events that an employee can experience, and it can have a significant impact on their wellbeing, both personally and professionally.
Employers who demonstrate empathy and provide support to their staff during this difficult time can help their employees feel valued and supported, which can lead to increased productivity, job satisfaction, and employee retention.
The Workplace Support Division of Equal Group Holdings has developed an online Successful Divorce and Separation Platform for employees to access a variety of materials.
These cover a range of topics ranging from “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” to “How Do I Tell the Children we are Separating”. If desired, supplementary coaching support options are also available.
By offering support, employers can help their staff navigate the challenges of separation or divorce with greater ease and demonstrate their commitment to employee wellbeing as well as promoting a culture of compassion and care in the workplace.
How we can help:
- Grieving a separation or divorce is a full-time job in itself - we are here as a trusted partner/confidant.
- We can coach/guide you to cope with your job during a divorce or separation.
- New beginnings after a divorce - We can help you step up to that next level job.
Workplace Support Blog
One in 10 employees will divorce or separate in any given year
Employees lose more than 160 hours of work time,
69% of senior leaders experience significant relationship difficulties:
The reduction in productivity for an employee going through divorce/separation is estimated to be 40% or more
