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Have you registered for Retail Risk - Leicester yet? As always, we promise a packed, informative agenda. Join Jemma Adams - Norbain SD for: How do we keep staff safe from customer aggression? Rising aggression and threatening behaviour in the retail sector – the long-term impact on staff Jemma at this round table to discuss: * Staff safety: what is currently being used? Is it working ? * Prevention and measures in place. What can we consider moving forward? * Staff wellbeing and mental health. How can retailers provide peace of mind? * Staff safety zones – do they exist in a store and if not, how can we create one? * What are the next steps for us to adopt to protect the future of careers in retail ? https://lnkd.in/ej23K2n #rrleics

Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards in retail - case study This case study from SafeWork highlights some of the key psychosocial hazards which retail workers may face and gives examples of ways to help manage these risks at the workplace. https://lnkd.in/gc8jVGzY

Did you know that 1 in 6 workers experience mental health issues in the workplace? 🧠 At RWC, we’re committed to changing that statistic with our on-site clinic and additional resources. As we approach the final days of Mental Health Awareness Month, we reflect on the importance of understanding mental health in the workplace. Our goal has been to enlighten employers and employees alike about the impact of mental well-being and inspire ongoing improvements in workplace culture. Let's keep pushing towards a stronger, healthier workforce. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 Discover the RWC culture and open positions ➡️: www.robertweedcorp.com --- #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #transportation #sustainability #DiSC #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #vendors #OEMs #OEMsupplier #manufacturing #distributionlogistics #RV #RVindustry #plywood #marineindustry #innovation #RWC #productquality #distribution #supplychainmgmt #wholesaledistributor

Over the last few months, I have been lucky enough to work on a project that means a lot to me! This is a subject that I believe is still not talked about enough in most workplaces. My goal was to bring more awareness and accessibility for employees to get the help that they may needed. This was accomplished by compiling a list of the top hotlines used in our area then creating posters to be displayed throughout the building. While going through this project I learned some facts that fueled my drive to complete this project to the best of my ability. I will share just a few of them that I learned here with you. - Every 40 seconds someone loses their life to suicide. - 10 million adults experience abuse annually in the US. - Almost 20% of veterans have thought about suicide, and nearly 15% have tried to commit suicide (As of 2017). - There are over 433,000 cases of sexual assault or rape annually in the U.S. among people ages 12 and older - 32.6 deaths per 100,000 standard population due to drug abuse. This is a topic that I believe needs to be more widely discussed in the workplace. To better help support and protect or employees and even our leadership. Some ways that I believe that this could be done include having a workshop to inform leaders on how to help in these situations, having hotlines prominently displayed throughout the building, and having HR knowledgeable in different aspects of workplace safety. While this is such a hard topic, I am excited to continue to grow and learn it better so that I can be better prepared as a co-worker and person.

Hi Friend! Join me for my third and final morning coffee, where I continue on the topic of toxic workplace cultures, psychological safety and how to improve them. Today I share findings from Yes Wellbeing Works, LLC's research highlighting key demographic groups who are experiencing lower levels of psychological safety in organizations. But first, I share with you the gadget I use for a top notch cup fo coffee! Watch until the end, I have something I'd like to share with you... #psychogologicalsafety

I am delighted to share with you our latest research and findings, and invite you to download the ‘Retail Resilience Report 2024’: https://lnkd.in/em6CVzBG In this, Oakwood Training's 2024 survey, market-leading organisations from around the world have shed light on what they are doing to support retail workers, and crucially, what more can be done. It highlights the pressing need for tailored conflict management and mental health support within the retail industry. We distill the findings into actionable steps that you can begin implementing in your organisation to ignite positive, incremental change and build ‘retail resilience’. I hope you enjoy the report, and please, share your thoughts in the comments. #Retail #WellbeingInRetail #RetailNews

Join Shanna B. Tiayon, PhD for her third and final morning coffee, where she continues on the topic of toxic workplace cultures, psychological safety and how to improve them. Today she shares findings from Yes Wellbeing Works, LLC's research highlighting key demographic groups who are experiencing lower levels of psychological safety in organizations. But first, she shares with you the gadget she uses for a top notch cup fo coffee! Watch until the end, she has something she'd like to share with you... #psychogologicalsafety

Workplaces have a role in supporting people going through periods of poor mental health, but they aren't responsible for "fixing" people. Support is the key. Speaking at the 23rd World Congress on Safety & Health at Work, Tom Oxley said the first step for management is to show curiosity and to ask their people – itself an implicit statement of caring. "Your people don't expect you to have all the answers, but your organisation's care-giving starts with a willingness to listen." He said that 50% of lost time is due to mental health. "If you were running a machine that was responsible for 50% of your lost time, you would put a lot of energy into putting it right." Getting it right pays big dividends. He recalled the sales director at a large FMCG company who had time off work with depression and wrote to his sales team about what he was going through, saying he owed it to them to be truthful. "He opened up the conversation for this big department. They're still talking about it six years later." In another company – bricks, sand, cement, noise, "tough blokes" – the manager decided to stop work for a period each Friday for a collective cup of tea. The only rule? You're not allowed to talk about work. The Friday cuppa has led people to open up about personal issues and has had a spiral effect, one outcome being fewer safety incidents. (Abridged from a story in today's edition of Safeguard Update newsletter)

The conversation continues around toxic workplaces, workplace bullying and harassment, and what can be done. There are some great resources out there developed by experts like 🌟Linda Crockett💫 Global Workplace Psychological Safety Expert, Stephanie Conn, PhD, ABPP, Police/Public Safety Psychology, Delilah H., and Jacquie Abram who are out there in the trenches dealing with the current issues and after-effects. . My book, The Rise of Rage will provide additional resources, and if you want to go deeper, check out my course, Transforming Toxic Workplaces: https://lnkd.in/gd4AdfEi

In the heart of P2BS, we've rewritten the narrative of workplace dialogue. Our talks no longer merely skim the surface of health and safety; they now courageously venture into the depths of mental resilience and emotional well-being. This transformative shift sees us addressing topics once whispered about—suicide, depression, and the like—because we understand that true safety isn't just physical; it's about nurturing our minds and hearts. We've embraced this evolution wholeheartedly, knowing that by nurturing ourselves emotionally, we create a foundation for genuine safety and thriving at work. #proud2bsafe #p2bs #p2bsuk #safety #safetyspeaker #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyuk #safetyleadership #wellnessmatters #motivatesafety #safetyatwork #healthfirst #motivationalspeaker #motivationalsafetyspeaker #reel #reels #healthreels #safetyreels #healthandsafetyreels #reelssafety #safetyadvocate #awareness