Kellogg's announces new policy for employees affected by domestic abuse
Over a thousand staff members at the food giant will benefit
Kellogg's has announced a new policy to support workers who have been affected and impacted by domestic abuse.
The food giant currently bases its operations in Trafford in Greater Manchester, with a total of 1,360 employees on the company's payroll.
Now, the company that provides food such as Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies and Coco Pops is aiming to support their UK workers by adding provisions to ensure those touched by domestic abuse are looked after.
As part of their initiative, workers that are suffering from the affect of domestic abuse will be entitled to an extra ten day's of paid leave.
In addition to this, the company will provide financial support for an initial legal support meeting, should the person want it.
As well as these benefits, Kellogg's added they would also provide a one-off payment to help with the setting up of a new bank account, or any other incurment that can provide financial security for the employee.
The new policy will cover the entirety of Kellogg's employees in Manchester, as well as staff at the company's two factories in Trafford and Wrexham.
Kellogg's will also provide round-the-clock counselling services for free and arrange new and flexible working arrangements, should they be necessary for those who need it.
An anonymous worker at the company who experienced domestic abuse said that the company's policy would help them settle in to a new normal life.
"It took me a while to realise I was experiencing domestic abuse, but little by little your family and friends are not welcome in your home, you have no social life because going to visit them isn't an option and you become completely isolated," they said.
"More and more frequently, you're told nothing you do is good enough and you're constantly walking on eggshells in your own home. If you don't do as they say, you provoke insults, anger and objects are thrown at you. Eventually, you are physically abused to the point where you fear for your life."
Speaking after the announcement of the policy, Chief Executive of the Talk, Listen, Change charity - Michelle Hill said that the industry titan is pledging to helping its staff in whatever way they can by creating an open space for employees.
"The new domestic abuse policy not only commits to supporting employees, but also to increasing awareness of domestic abuse through resources," she said.
"We know that the stress and trauma that come with domestic abuse have a profound effect on victim-survivors. Kellogg's has demonstrated, as an organisation, that they are committed to supporting victim-survivors to the best of their ability."