Workplace Trauma: What It Is, How It Shows Up and What Organisations Can Do
Several years ago I received a call from Irish Rail asking about our employee wellbeing consultancy. During the call they shared with me something tragic. Seven people had died by suicide in one month. Members of the public who had jumped in front of trains. As you can imagine, the impact on the train drivers […]
Workplace Trauma: An Easier Way to Heal It
Workplace trauma is far more common than most organisations realise, bullying, harassment, sudden organisational change, vicarious trauma, or a crisis incident can all leave a lasting imprint on the nervous system. After more than a decade treating trauma, PTSD and CPTSD, one thing has become clear: workplace trauma does not have to be healed through long, painful […]
Workplace Trauma: A New Approach for Organisations
Many organisations are doing fantastic work when it comes to workplace mental health support. We’ve come a long way from the days when Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) were the only option available. But despite these advancements, something isn’t quite clicking. Employees are still burning out.EAP services remain underutilised.People are struggling in silence instead of speaking to their managers. And what I’m observing […]
What Is Workplace Trauma and the Most Effective Way to Support Employees?
Understanding Workplace Trauma Workplace trauma is an often-overlooked factor that can have a profound impact on an employee’s wellbeing, productivity, and ability to function effectively. While many organisations have made strides in employee wellbeing by introducing occupational health departments and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), one critical gap remains, how workplace trauma is addressed. A First-Hand […]
The Evolution of Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace
The Changing Landscape of Employee Wellbeing in The Workplace Fifteen years ago, employee wellbeing in the workplace was viewed as a nice-to-have rather than a business-critical component. During my time in Human Resources, employee wellbeing wasn’t viewed as a priority on the HR agenda. Our people mattered to us, but our idea of employee wellbeing […]