Protect Employees Outside of Working Hours

Within the retail sector, many employees arrive or finish work during unsociable working hours and therefore commute to and from the place of work when it is quieter and darker.

This makes protecting employees outside of the traditional store environment essential for fostering a sense of security and wellbeing among your team. Employees deserve to feel safe not only during work hours but also when they are commuting to and from work and in their personal lives.

Unfortunately, instances of colleagues being targeted outside of the store environment where they feel vulnerable or threatened are not uncommon.

51% of employees agree that employers have a duty of care towards them outside of working hours

To address these concerns and provide employees with greater protection outside of their working hours, organisations can implement 24/7 solutions such as the Peoplesafe SOS App.

When paired with Travelsafe, retailers can provide employees with expert protection whether they’re travelling for work, commuting or meeting friends after their shift. This tech service leverages our 24/7 professional call centre to respond to alarms within 6 seconds and make quick, informed decisions about what help is needed, including a police response for genuine incidents in 4 minutes, on average.

By extending protection beyond the confines of the workplace, employers demonstrate their commitment to the wellbeing of their staff and foster a culture of care and support.

One female survey respondent (age 35-44) says:

"I work in retail and our company has cut staff hours so much that we now have to lone work for part of the day, usually at the end where it’s dark and quite deserted outside. I hate this part of the day as I feel very unsafe on my own, especially when locking up and leaving.”