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Employees come to work with various experiences that may influence their performance. Creating a work culture where staff feel safe and supported is critical for them to thrive — especially because nearly 83% of individuals in the United States have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime. Employee’s response to trauma may manifest in the workplace in various ways. When left unaddressed, it can lead to poor performance, absenteeism and burnout.
This resource provides tips, strategies, and resources to support staff at all organizational levels in creating and sustaining a trauma-informed workplace.
Psychological safety is integral to the success of any leadership development program. When psychological safety is present, people feel comfortable being their whole, authentic selves, and they respect each other. This fact sheet provides information and resources to help organizations create environments where people are able to share ideas and feedback without fear of judgement or retaliation, thereby fostering learning, growth, and innovation.
The ATLIS project will provide up to $20,000 plus technical assistance and capacity-building support for 10 survivor-led organizations, collaboratives, and community groups.