Managing trauma in the workplace: strategies for wellbeing and organisational resilience

Nachmias, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7071-0997, Ridgway, M ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4426-6516 and Oldridge, L ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9915-9959, 2026. Managing trauma in the workplace: strategies for wellbeing and organisational resilience. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

This white paper outlines how trauma affects employee wellbeing, performance, and organisational resilience, emphasising that trauma is widespread and often hidden due to stigma and fear of disclosure. Despite its significant impact on cognition, behaviour, and workplace relationships, organisational responses remain inconsistent and largely based on personal judgement rather than evidence‑informed practice. The white paper highlights key challenges for survivors—including stereotypes, limited managerial capability, and psychologically unsafe environments and argues for a whole‑organisation, trauma‑informed approach. Core recommendations include clearer disclosure pathways, stronger line‑management training, integrated support systems, and environments that prioritise trust and psychological safety. As work becomes more complex and volatile, trauma‑informed practice is positioned as essential for inclusion, retention, and sustainable organisational performance.

Item Type:	Research report for external body
Creators:	Nachmias, S., Ridgway, M. and Oldridge, L.
Publisher:	Nottingham Trent University
Place of Publication:	Nottingham
Date:	19 January 2026
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.17631/rd-2026-0003-drep DOI 2558855 Other
Rights:	Please seek permission from the copyright holder for uses of this work that are not included in this licence or permitted under UK Copyright law.
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham Business School
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	20 Jan 2026 15:37
Last Modified:	22 Jan 2026 13:56
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/55091

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