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This week Paul Verrico, Sarah Valentine and I have published an article with SHP on Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Lessons from Down Under. 📖 In today’s fast-paced work environments, fostering psychological safety is no longer a mere buzzword—it’s a critical factor for organizational success. 🚀 Key Takeaways: Legal Implications: The article sheds light on the Australian Code of Practice for Psychosocial Hazards and the potential global ripple effects Employee Voice: Understand why encouraging employees to speak up matters. When team members feel psychologically safe, they’re more likely to report hazards, share innovative ideas and collaborate effectively. Leadership Role: Leaders play a pivotal role in creating a safe space. Whether you’re a manager, supervisor or team lead, your actions set the tone for psychological safety within your organization. 🌈 Embrace Psychological Safety: Moving beyond compliance and embracing psychological safety is a strategic advantage. By doing so, we empower our teams and boost productivity, creating a workplace where people can thrive.

Reserve your spot today for our upcoming webinar on 26th June at 11am on new Australian legislation around understanding your psychosocial risk, for all leaders across all businesses #managingrisk #mentalhealthatwork #hiringandretainingwithheart #recruitment #healthcare

Safe Work Australia have published their annual data report, Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024. It provides a snapshot of WHS in Australia through analysis of national data on work-related fatalities, injuries and diseases. Here is a snapshot of mental health work-related injury and illnesses.

Do you know how to meet the new Work, Health & Safety laws on managing workplace psychosocial hazards?   Join us on Wednesday, 26 June at 11:00 AM AEST for an essential webinar featuring Dr. Angie Montgomery, Registered Health Psychologist & CEO of InCheq, and our very own Elizabeth Pettit MRCSA, Founder & Managing Director at PPD Search. Learn firsthand how to navigate and implement strategies that comply with the latest regulations and protect your workforce. 🔗 Register now to reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/45m5wDC #PPDWebinar #UnderstandingPsychosocialHazards #Webinar

Have you downloaded the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022? The Code of Practice came into effect 1 April 2023 and ensures our regulatory framework appropriately reflects the importance of psychological health from a work health and safety perspective. This Mental Health Week click the link to download the code and learn more about common psychosocial hazards, who has WHS duties, and what is reasonably practicable in managing these hazards. https://lnkd.in/gFnqMiA2

Should the Health and Safety Executive follow suit in the U.K?

Managing psychosocial hazards at work can assist in keeping your valued employees.

"In December 2023 - The amended Work Health and Safety Regulations prescribe how duty holders must identify and manage hazards and risks to workers' psychological health and safety. Organisations need to consider and review approaches to managing psychosocial risks and fostering mentally healthy workplaces". Join Dr Richard Chambers for this topical one day Masterclass - For more information and to Register - https://lnkd.in/gVn8mv8x #mentalhealth #wellbeing #workplaceculture

https://lnkd.in/ds8-CZ4b EU-OSHA’s European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER) is an extensive survey that looks at how European workplaces manage safety and health risks in practice. Thousands of businesses and organisations across Europe are asked to respond to a questionnaire that focuses on: General safety and health risks in the workplace and how they are managed Psychosocial risks, such as stress, bullying and harassment Drivers of and barriers to OSH management Worker participation in safety and health practices.