Managing employee trauma and building loyal cultures with Dr. Nataliya Stone

The Iowa Business Podcast · Jun 18, 2026 · 27m

Almost every employee will go through a traumatic experience in their life and whether you recognize it or not, they will bring emotional baggage into the workplace. Should leaders support their staff in these times or keep a respectful distance? Nataliya Stone, PhD shares detailed research that shows the right kind of support actually builds unwavering loyalty and top-tier culture at your company.

Stone says leaders are trained for nearly every workplace scenario, but not what to do when employees lose a spouse, get cancer, have to care for a dying parent, or go through a divorce. She…