"I realized a few years ago that the help given to people exposed to domestic abuse is inadequate. Domestic violence is a public health issue and has an extensive negative impact on workplaces. Basically, every business is affected in some way.
Much has been said and much has been promised. Not much has been done preventively. We are changing this.
I am proud to be part of a team and network that has rolled up its sleeves and is working passionately and focused towards changing more and more life stories, improving operations and ultimately strengthening our shared communities.
“To me, governance isn’t just documentation — it’s about the patterns we’ve stopped daring to see. That’s why we built MILO.
For a deeper view into this work, read our co-authored series on AI, mirroring, and human resilience here: Ghost logic serie
Iwette Rapoport CEO/Founder
About us
Change Collective is a Swedish impact organization pioneering trauma-informed, ESG-aligned systems for workplace safety and resilience.
We bring together a unique mix of expertise to support individuals affected by domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, and workplace bullying — risks that are often invisible but carry significant costs for organizations.
With our structured governance model, companies and public agencies gain the tools to:
✅ Diagnose and prevent psychosocial risks
✅ Build psychological safety into core operations
✅ Protect employee wellbeing and organizational integrity
✅ Strengthen ESG performance and meet regulatory requirements
Our model has been co-developed with corporate clients, practitioners, and — most importantly — survivors of domestic abuse.
We work with private sector leaders, public agencies, government-owned enterprises, and universities to create measurable, lasting change.
Automation & Scale
Change Collective is not a consultancy model it is a system.
Our diagnostic and governance tools are automated for scale, ensuring consistent quality and rapid implementation across entire organizations.
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Audit Light: simplified psychological safety audits, automated reporting.
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Bias Check: manager-specific insights with immediate, structured feedback.
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GATE™ System: governance protocols codified for repeatability.
This automation means capacity is not limited by individuals. Every client receives the same rigor, speed, and traceability — whether the organization has 50 or 5,000 employees. Enabled by automation so results do not depend on individual involvement.
ROI & Financial Impact
Psychosocial risks are not abstract — they carry measurable costs:
Absence / Presenteeism
Research shows that employees affected by stress can lose up to 38% of their productivity (Karolinska Institutet).
Turnover is real and costly.
In a 2024 Deloitte UK survey:
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11% of employees reported leaving their job in the past 12 months.
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Of those, 59% said their departure was at least partly due to mental health and well-being issues.*
Workplace violence, harassment, and unaddressed trauma similarly increase costs and heighten the risk of losses. Exact figures vary, but the pattern is clear: psychosocial risks lead directly to staff attrition, reduced performance, and increased governance exposure.
* Source: Deloitte UK, “Mental health and employers: The case for employers to invest in supporting working parents and a mentally healthy workplace,” May 2024.
Performance
OECD data shows that even a small proportion of affected employees (≈5%) can create a disproportionately large risk for teams and organizations.
Change Collective’s interventions turn these risks into measurable outcomes:
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Fewer sick days.
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Reduced turnover linked to psychosocial strain.
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Strengthened compliance with CSRD / ISO 45003.
Result
Change Collective helps organizations protect both people and performance — strengthening culture while saving large sums in hidden costs. Pilot data coming — watch this space for evidence of reduced turnover, lowered absence and financial savings.