Episode 3 - Why Domestic Violence Is a Workplace Safety Issue

Work is predictable—and that predictability can put survivors of domestic violence in harm’s way. We unpack why homicide remains the leading cause of workplace death for women, how abusers exploit schedules, parking routines, and public staff listings, and what leaders can do to transform policy into real readiness. Drawing from lived experience and frontline examples, we trace the hard truth: when survivors gain independence, including by going to work, abusers often escalate, turning lobbies, stairwells, and parking lots into targets if employers are unprepared.We walk through the numbers that matter for HR, safety teams, and managers: the prevalence of partner-perpetrated workplace homicides, the scale of stalking, and the unintended exposure that protection orders can create by listing workplace addresses. Then we shift to action. You’ll hear how a dental office prevented a potential attack because staff had been briefed, knew how to stall, and called security fast—proof that training, not just paperwork, saves lives.From there, we lay out a practical path, highlight the two big mistakes to avoid, and explain why calling police, cannot be what you depend on. Any organization can close dangerous gaps without slowing business.  We'll keep showing you how!If you lead HR, run security, or manage a team, this conversation gives you the tools to protect your people where risk is most likely to show up. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who owns safety planning, and grab the workplace safety checklist at incasemurdered.com/safework to spot and fix gaps today!Is there a topic you'd like me to cover? Let me know!