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Turning Awareness into Action: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in Your Organization
Episode 2
Monday, 3 November, 2025
In this courageous and eye-opening episode of HR Fresh Take, host Dr. Jo sits down with survivor, advocate, and author Dr. Jennifer Gardella to explore how domestic violence—often considered a private issue—profoundly impacts the workplace. From emotional trauma to legal and financial barriers, Dr. Gardella shares her personal journey and offers actionable insights for HR professionals and organizational leaders.Listeners will learn:The hidden costs of domestic violence on employee well-being and productivityThe importance of psychologically safe environments and trauma-informed policiesWhat coworkers and leaders can say (and avoid saying) to support survivorsHow organizations can partner with local resources and offer meaningful accommodationsThis episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to building compassionate, inclusive, and resilient workplaces. Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive content related to domestic violence. Please listen with care.If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to your local domestic violence center or call the National Domestic violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE. Business, Engagement, Human Resources, Management, Thought Leadership, Return to work, Inclusion, Hybrid work, AI, phillyshrm.org













