Which way does your compass of care point to?
Dare to care!
You’ve reached Swedbank’s page dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of domestic abuse. Almost one in two women and one in three men in Estonia have experienced domestic abuse, which means it may also affect our colleagues. We value a caring workplace – explore this page to learn how you can support yourself and others.
Sometimes we don’t notice the heavy load on our own shoulders or those of a colleague. By understanding how trauma affects us and others, we can support each other more effectively.
And most importantly – please don’t face it alone if you are experiencing domestic abuse. Seek help and find people who can support you.
Our guide is the compass of care – an inner guide that helps us notice and support ourselves or others who may be affected by domestic abuse.
Dare to seek help
A victim of domestic abuse (in our story, represented by the tit) could be any one of us. Gender, age or social background do not determine who it affects.
Sometimes we may not even realise that we are in a difficult and harmful relationship. It’s important to learn to recognise the signs and not remain a bystander.
Dare to change
Giving up violence is possible when the perpetrator (in our story, the wolf) realises that caring is not controlling and love should not cause harm. Violence is not always visible – it can hide behind silence, control or fear.
Dare to notice
The role of the bystander (in our story, the tree) is important. They can be a trustworthy person to turn to.
As employers and colleagues, we cannot resolve cases ourselves – our role is to listen without judgement and guide them to help.
Swedbank has joined the President Kaljulaid Foundation’s Employers Against Domestic Abuse initiative in 2024. We aim to be an employer that helps prevent and reduce domestic abuse in society. This webpage is intended for internal use by Swedbank employees. The materials on this page come from the Employers Against Domestic Abuse initiative toolbox and the Estonian Social Insurance Board website.