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What HR should know about trauma-informed workplaces?
Trauma is more common than we think. According to the WHO, 1 in 3 people globally will experience trauma in their lifetime. And yet, workplaces often lack the awareness to support employees who are living with the impacts of trauma or being re-triggered by the environment. A trauma-informed workplace is one that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and creates systems of safety, choice, and empowerment. ⚠️ What counts as trauma? Trauma isn’t just about war or abuse. It includes: As Gabor Maté notes, “Trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.” 🧬 The science: what trauma does…