There are many things that a company can do to alleviate the tension. Companies can look into getting assistance from there Sexual Harassment Referral Officer or Workplace Health and Safety Representative. Domestic violence in the workplace leads to problems in productivity and work performance. A study done by the Bureau of National Affairs in 1990 noted that companies lose about 3 to 5 billion dollars a year in absenteeism, medical bills and employee turnovers. In the past, domestic violence was looked at as a problem at home.
People are now less afraid to inform their employers of their domestic problems.
This brings the physical and psychological problems into the workforce. Security managers and officers will need to be ready to deal with workplace violence. The offenders are now known to leave notes on the victims cars at work and make threatening calls. Job security must be prepared to deal with domestic violence in the workplace. Not only can the employee call on the police for help, they can also call of job security.