Big companies back divorce leave scheme

Multiple big companies have backed a family-friendly HR policy that promises to support employees going through a divorce.

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Big companies back divorce leave scheme

Multiple big companies have backed a family-friendly HR policy that promises to support employees going through a divorce.

PwC, Tesco, Asda, and NatWest are among these companies that are set to introduce the divorce leave scheme.

he scheme will see employers amend their HR procedures to be similar to policies involving serious illness or bereavement. This divorce leave scheme has been initiated by the Positive Parenting Alliance (PPA).

The PPA conducted a study into employees who had gone through or were going through a divorce.

The report found that more than 90% of respondents said that their work performance was affected. 95% reported that their mental health at work deteriorated.

Also, more than 70% stated that they were less efficient at work. Over 40% felt they had to take time off work because of their divorce. Over 10% stopped work altogether.

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The new HR divorce leave scheme policies

Law firms Payne Hicks Beach, Boyes Turner, Mills & Reeve, and Laura Devine are among the latest to work with Positive Parenting Alliance.

The new HR policies would establish divorce as a ‘life event’. It would provide employees with support, paid leave, and flexible working to help with childcare during the separation change.

The PPA HR leave scheme launched on 26 January 2023. Further support would see employers offer employees emotional counselling and signpost divorce separation support services.

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What can businesses do?

Updating policies and procedures is a great start to help support employees during a divorce separation. Employers will then be able to address what support they can provide those in this situation.

As an employer, addressing the issues that come with divorce could help create a better working environment. The policy could help them feel supported and valued.

Simple policy changes could be providing employees with emotional support in the workplace. Or you could take it further by implementing policies that allow paid leave.

Overall, these new policies could see greater retention within a business.

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Advice on divorce policies and procedures

Although it’s not mandatory to put in any new HR divorce policies, it is still important to be aware of any new schemes that could support your employees.

If you’re thinking about implementing any new policies and need advice, we can help.

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Asda, Metrobank, NatWest, PwC, Tesco, Unilever and Vodafone are among the companies planning to implement the HR divorce scheme.

The PPA HR initiative wants businesses and HR leaders to better support their employees who are going through separation by implementing a number of HR initiatives.

There are four initiatives for the HR divorce scheme.

Recognising separation as a ‘life event’.
Access to flexible working.
Giving employees access to and pointing them towards, emotional counselling.
Signposting and access to separation support services.

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