Creating Safe Work Environments: The Importance of Trauma-Informed Policies

In this episode, Jamey talks about creating trauma-informed workplaces. He highlights the significant shift in organizational culture over recent years, emphasizing the need for companies to allow employees to bring their whole selves to work, including any trauma they've experienced. He outlines the urgency of developing a trauma-informed workplace as a key component of a prosperous, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

He also breaks down the steps to establish a trauma-informed workplace, starting with understanding trauma and its long-term impacts. He stresses the importance of empowering employees to be authentic and developing supportive policies and practices. He also discusses the need for training on behavioral expectations to mitigate trauma and prevent re-traumatization.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Introduction to Trauma-Informed Workplaces

• Shifts in Organizational Culture

• Impact of External Events on Workplace Dynamics

• Understanding Trauma and Its Effects

• Empowering Employees to Bring Their Whole Selves to Work

• Developing Supportive Policies, Processes, and Practices

• Training on Behavioral Expectations and Trauma Prevention

• Importance of Intentionality in Trauma-Informed Initiatives