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Counting the cost of domestic abuse to businesses

With one in four women and one in six men suffering from domestic abuse in their lifetime, the human cost is immeasurable, and the financial cost to employers is high. 

Figures from the Home Office show that domestic abuse costs UK businesses almost £2bn(1) each year due to absences, lost wages, sick pay and a drop in productivity.

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Counting the cost of domestic abuse to businesses

With one in four women and one in six men suffering from domestic abuse in their lifetime, the human cost is immeasurable, and the financial cost to employers is high. 

Figures from the Home Office show that domestic abuse costs UK businesses almost £2bn(1) each year due to absences, lost wages, sick pay and a drop in productivity.

Read More

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