"An outstanding contribution to the field of health and wellbeing at work. Trauma at work is now a key issue in so many organisations and sectors. This is a ‘must read’ for all interested in promoting employee wellbeing at work.” Cary Cooper, CBE, University of Manchester, and Chair of the National Forum for Health & Wellbeing at Work

“A practical, compassionate guide to creating trauma-informed workplaces that are safer, more supportive, and effective for everyone.” Carla Uriarte, organisational psychologist specialised in the humanitarian sector

“A book to encourage and guide much-needed conversations about managing and overcoming trauma in the workplace. This book equips leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand employee behaviour, provide help and support and promote positive change. A valuable and insightful book.” Stephanie Fitzgerald, clinical psychologist, health & wellbeing consultant

★ Co-authored by Stefanos Nachmias—Head of the Management Department at Nottingham Trent University and a leading expert in diversity and equality—and Rebecca Page-Tickell—Associate Professor at De Montfort University and an expert in organizational governance and workplace mediation.
★ Highly recommended by prominent figures, including Sir Cary Cooper—an internationally renowned management scholar, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Alliance Manchester Business School, founding chair of the British Academy of Management, and chair of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
★ Addresses the pressing issue of workplace trauma, filling a critical gap in the theory and practice of corporate mental health management. It serves as an immediately actionable toolkit for HR professionals and frontline managers, helping to cultivate a safe, healthy, and empowering workplace.
★ Balancing professional rigor with a human-centric approach, this book advocates for a shift from compliance-based management to trauma-informed, humanistic leadership. It provides a systematic framework—covering mechanisms for disclosure, trust-building, ethics and responsibility, and the development of managerial competencies—to ensure the work environment is safer and more supportive for everyone.

People who have experienced trauma can often find it challenging to talk about it and to seek support from their workplaces when needed. Managing Trauma in the Workplace brings together expert advice from industry and academia to address the gap for organisations and decision-makers in understanding and managing trauma. It aims to equip HR professionals, line managers and leaders with the practical tools and resources to support survivors of trauma in the workplace, sharing best practices and offering actionable solutions to maintain their team’s health, wellbeing and performance

Stefanos Nachmias
Stefanos Nachmias is Head of the Department of Management, and Associate Professor in Leadership and Management Development at Nottingham Trent University. His scholarship and research activities focus on Diversity and Equality, particularly issues related to diversity management and hidden inequalities in the workplace. He provides guidance and support to organisations and individuals on creating a safe working environment for those who have experienced trauma.

Rebecca Page‑Tickell
Rebecca Page‑Tickell is Associate Professor at De Montfort University Dubai. Her professional background spans leadership, human resource development, and organisational governance, with particular expertise in trauma‑informed practices and restorative approaches in the workplace. Alongside her academic role, she works as a mediator, supporting individuals and organisations to navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and establish fair, constructive working relationships.

1. Introduction and Background Information
2. Defining and Understanding Trauma
3. Disclosure Practices and Building Trust
4. From Compliance to Care: Trauma, Ethics, and Responsibility in the Workplace
5. Building Awareness and Leadership Capacity
6. From Symptoms and Identification to Solutions and Positive Action