In today's fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, it's easy to overlook the invisible burdens many employees carry. Personal trauma—whether from childhood adversity, loss, abuse, or crisis—doesn’t disappear when someone clocks in. It follows them to meetings, deadlines, and interactions.  Adopting a trauma-informed HR approach isn’t just a compassionate choice—it’s a strategic one. It creates a safer, more inclusive, and more productive workplace. What Is Trauma-Informed HR? Trauma-informed HR goes beyond