Program Details
Empathy in Action - Navigating Personal Trauma in the Workplace
Empathy in the workplace is key to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where employees feel valued and understood. It fosters trust, strengthens team connections, and boosts employee engagement and well-being. A culture of empathy ensures that employees feel supported through personal challenges, contributing to long term success for both individuals and the organization.
Key Objectives
Understand the role of empathy in fostering a supportive workplace culture Learn how to recognize and respond to employees facing personal challenges Develop strategies for balancing empathy with organizational compliance and risk.
Kristi Spaethe
CEO at The People Perspective
Kristi Spaethe is the Chief Executive Officer of The People Perspective and People Perspective Search and Recruiting designed to be the one stop shop for all things people in the communities that these organizations serve. Kristi earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Human Resources Development option and also holds the SHRM-CP certification. Kristi is the Immediate Past State Director for SHRM Oklahoma where she has served in prior various roles beginning in 2018. Kristi has also served in various roles, including President, with the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association since 2014. Additionally, Kristi currently serves on the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and has served on the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Kristi also gives back to the community by giving her time to non-profit organizations such as Women in Recovery, Muddy Paws and Lindsey House. Kristi received the President’s Award from the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association in 2016 and the Richard R. Messer Excellence in Human Resources award in 2019. She also received the Oklahoma Human Resources Award of Excellence in 2020 from the Oklahoma Human Resources State Council. The People Perspective has also been nominated for various awards through TYPROS Boomtown Awards, the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce. The People Perspective was selected as the Small Business of the year in 2021 through the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce and as the Small Business of the Year in 2023 through the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce. Kristi and her family reside in Broken Arrow, OK.
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