The SafeWork Advantage Podcast Trailer - Safe Work Starts Here

A 911 dispatcher once helping others escape danger while living in danger herself, April Hardy brings a rare, dual‑lens view to the real cost of domestic violence at work—and the practical steps leaders can take to stop harm before it reaches the headlines. As a crime victim advocate trained by NOVA and founder of In Case I Murdered, April shares how abuse derailed seven jobs and how those hard lessons shaped a clear, trauma‑informed playbook for HR and business leaders.We break down the signals already hiding in plain sight—attendance spikes, turnover patterns, parking lot incidents—and translate them into concrete actions. You’ll learn how to write a policy that explicitly names domestic violence, set up confidential reporting outside the supervisory chain, and coordinate with security on visitor protocols, escorts, and badge controls. We also map the legal landscape, from OSHA’s general duty to state protections and FMLA, so you can protect people while reducing organizational risk. Throughout, we focus on tools any manager can use: empathetic scripts, documentation checklists, flexible scheduling, and safety planning that reduces predictability an abuser can exploit.The heart of the conversation is culture. Leaders don’t need clinical training to change outcomes; they need clarity, consistency, and a plan. When employees know help won’t cost them their jobs, they speak up sooner—and that’s when prevention works. Expect short, commute‑friendly episodes that turn awareness into action and keep your workplace safe, seen, and supported.Subscribe for new insights every other Tuesday morning, and grab the free Workplace Domestic Violence Preparedness Checklist at incaseimurdered.com/safework. If you see value here, share it with your security team or HR peers and leave a review so more leaders can protect what matters most!Is there a topic you'd like me to cover? Let me know!