Here are ten statistics that highlight the significant effects trauma can have on leaders, companies, and employees, alongside financial implications:

• • Innovation: Teams led by individuals who have addressed their own trauma are 45% more likely to report high levels of innovation and agility (McKinsey & Company, 2021).
  • Financial Performance: Companies that invest in mental health and trauma-informed practices see an average return of $4 for every $1 spent (World Health Organization, 2019).
  • Decreased Productivity: Employees dealing with unresolved trauma are up to 35% less productive (American Institute of Stress, 2020).
  • Increased Absenteeism: Trauma-related stress contributes to a 24.5% increase in absenteeism (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019).
  • Leadership Effectiveness: Traumatized leaders are 27% more likely to struggle with decision-making (Harvard Business Review, 2021).
  • Leadership Trust: Leaders who openly address mental health and trauma within their organizations can see up to a 50% increase in trust from their employees (Edelman Trust Barometer, 2020).
  • Employee Turnover: Workplaces that don’t address trauma and mental health issues see up to a 50% higher rate of employee turnover (Deloitte, 2019).
  • Healthcare Costs: Companies with high levels of unaddressed employee trauma may see a 46% increase in healthcare costs (American Psychological Association, 2018).
  • Decreased Employee Engagement: Trauma can lead to a 33% reduction in employee engagement (Gallup, 2020).
  • Increased Workplace Incidents: Organizations that neglect trauma-informed practices report up to a 60% increase in workplace incidents (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2020).