Beacon programme

AMAZON - LUCY BAKER, HR REGIONAL PARTNER:

"Amazon is committed to putting the safety of the workforce at the forefront of all practices, promoting and fostering a supportive and healthy working environment. We aim to raise awareness of domestic abuse, support our employees who may be experiencing violence, as well as providing them with the expert help they may need when it comes to their well-being.

Abuse does not discriminate and to champion inclusivity, we plan to break the taboo of victim stereotyping in order to encourage psychological safety in the workplace, and give all people who may be affected the reassurance and confidence to reach out for help or advice. 

In addition, Amazon is taking care to train our leaders and future leaders in recognising the signs of abuse as well as equipping them to share empathetic and humanistic approaches for each individual's situation. Delivering on this means we are partnering and learning from organisations who share our people-focused priorities, and we are thrilled to be a Beacon member of EIDA."

bp - MARLEECE ESTELLA, SENIOR VP HEALTH & WELLBEING:

"Bp’s Health & Wellbeing team is committed to creating safe and healthy working environments that not only support, but enhance health and wellbeing. We want to enable our bp colleagues to live their best lifetime.

To deliver on this, we develop partnerships with entities who share our vision and strategic priorities, and are delighted to become a beacon member of Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA)."

COLLINSON - CHRISTOPHER EVANS, JOINT CEO:

“With domestic violence on the rise during COVID-19, and the boundaries between work and home increasingly blurred, it has never been more important for companies to offer their employees tools and support that can be a lifeline for those in need. Companies are only part of the solution, but we all know that taking a public stand on issues such as domestic abuse helps to raise awareness and reduce stigma. This is why we hope every company will join us in creating a corporate bulwark against domestic violence.”

GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL - DERMOT MCDONOGH, COO:

“We owe it to all of our people to provide a safe and supportive environment. Equally, as we start this important journey to educate and inform and to raise awareness, we want to give our support to this issue so those affected in our communities can have the courage to take action. We look forward to working with EIDA and bringing energy and commitment to our role as a Beacon.”

GOOGLE - GURDIP RAI, EMEA PROGRAM LEAD, WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION: 

"Google is pleased to be joining peer organizations in our joint mission to create greater awareness of domestic violence in the workplace. We know this partnership will create meaningful opportunities to support our organization's commitment to providing a safe, secure and supportive work environment for our employees. 

Google has a dedicated program for workplace violence prevention, housing a plethora of resources. This includes but is not limited to access to bespoke safety mitigation strategies such as support with temporary accommodations, safety planning, and security devices. These amazing resources alongside training and guidance to our managers, HR, legal, and security teams help us make sure that we are doing our best to help victims of domestic violence. 

We pride ourselves in highlighting the difficult issues that may concern our employees, and advocate for ways in which we can normalize discussions of abuse. Our goal is to promote and build upon the great work our team is doing in this space and we know that EIDA is an important step in that direction."

HAND PICKED HOTELS - DEBORAH SEYMOUR, DIRECTOR OF HR & TRAINING:

"Hand Picked Hotels is proud to be a Beacon of the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA). Raising awareness of domestic abuse and providing vital help to those who need it has never been more critical, especially at a time when essential periods of national lockdown have blurred the lines between work and home.  Hand Picked is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace environment, offering access to free resources and one-to-one support services as well as training and guidance for our teams.  The work EIDA undertakes is invaluable and we look forward to doing all we can to help amplify the message and provide welcome support and care to victims of domestic abuse." 

HOGAN LOVELLS - RICHARD LEWIS, PARTNER:

"Becoming a founding Beacon of the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) was an easy decision for Hogan Lovells.  Collaborating with likeminded employers from many sectors is a key part of our commitment to making lasting changes to combat the impact of domestic abuse and those efforts have enabled us to put in place a range of support for our people at Hogan Lovells. We will continue to work with EIDA as their message is spread throughout the business community to promote EIDA’s mission to increase awareness of domestic abuse and the effect it has across our communities.”

HOME OFFICE - MATTHEW RYCROFT, HOME OFFICE PERMANENT SECRETARY:

“I am delighted that the Home Office is a Beacon Member of EIDA. This step underlines our commitment to support our staff who are victims and survivors of domestic abuse. It builds on the innovative and crucial measures we are delivering nationally to prevent domestic abuse and support victims and survivors.”

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP - FIONA CANNON OBE, GROUP SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DIRECTOR:

“We are proud to be working in partnership with the Employer’s Initiative Against Domestic Abuse (EIDA) in our role as a Founding ‘Beacon’. At Lloyds Banking Group, we adopt a ‘Acknowledge, Respond, Refer’ approach, providing a holistic programme of support to all our 65,000+ colleagues. In addition to our ongoing training, communications and support for employees around domestic abuse, we launched a new programme this year to provide emergency accommodation, food and one-to-one support for any colleague in need, as well as their children. We look forward to working together with EIDA and our fellow Beacons to help tackle the issue, and inspire positive change within other organisations.”

MITIE - JASMINE HUDSON, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER:

“Mitie promises our colleagues a place to work where they can thrive and recognises that providing a safe workplace where they can seek support is a vital part of that commitment. We’re proud to offer further support for colleagues who are survivors of domestic abuse by joining EIDA’s Beacon programme.”

NHS ENGLAND - KATE DAVIES CBE, NATIONAL DIRECTOR FOR HEALTH AND JUSTICE, ARMED FORCES AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE SERVICES:

“The NHS has a real opportunity through joining EIDA to transform employers’ responses to domestic abuse by considering how the NHS can better systematise support for victims, early intervention, prevention and address related access and health inequality issues.”

UK POWER NETWORKS - ALEX STURGE, HEAD OF COMMS, ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT:

"By raising awareness and knowledge among our own employees, we hope to better support those facing domestic abuse. Having access to information and support is key, which is why we are proud be the first Utility to sign up as a Beacon of EIDA."

VODAFONE - NICK READ, GLOBAL CEO:

“Domestic abuse affects so many in our society in all industries, all companies and at every level of seniority. Vodafone’s commitment to tackle domestic abuse is evidenced by our on-going work in raising awareness of the issue, our support for Vodafone employees and our role as an EIDA Beacon.”