AFCA expands support policies for employees | Australian Markets

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has expanded its support policies to help employees affected by household and home violence, with important enhancements made to increase “flexibility, confidentiality and access to vital resources”.

The new policies revolve round depart from work, the introduction of ‘safe spaces’, inner coaching, instructional supplies and devoted ‘confidential contacts’ within the People and Culture staff.

Employees of AFCA who’re experiencing home violence will now have 20 days of paid depart and extra limitless unpaid depart added to their accrual steadiness. The ‘safe spaces’ are additionally capable of be accessed by each employees and their households 24/7, together with outdoors of regular work hours and on weekends.

Similarly, the People and Culture contacts have obtained coaching to be a “trusted contact point for information” and to supply the instruments and assets for employees affected by home violence to entry the support they need.

AFCA additionally mentioned it could host coaching classes to advertise a “culture” of understanding and guarantee all employees are conscious of the assets accessible.

“These aren’t just policies on paper – they are meaningful changes designed to support our people when they need it most,” Mathew Paine, Executive General Manager People and Culture, mentioned.

“We are dedicated to making sure we do what we are able to to support any of our people who would possibly expertise the intense and important impacts of household violence.

“We are striving to make sure AFCA is not only a great place to work but in addition provides real support to our people after they need it.

“We are proud to join other organisation who have taken these sorts of steps, and we hope our action provides an example for others.”