psychological safety Archives

Expert Panel Summary: Psychosocial Risks – How Boards and WHS Can Navigate Legal and Financial Threats

The stark reality facing Australian businesses today is undeniable: psychosocial risks have become a critical legal and financial threat that can no longer be ignored. Recent data reveals that one in three employees have experienced a mental health condition lasting more than six months, while the average cost per workers’ compensation claim has nearly doubled […]

CODE RED: A Psychosocial Risk Wake Up Call for Boards, Executives, HR and WHS

From $146,000 to $288,542 – is the staggering increase for each NSW psychological injury cost in just 6 years. Less than 50% of workers with psychological injuries return to work within a year. Mental health claims now cost three times more than physical injuries and take four times longer to resolve. This is personal for […]

From Burnout to Lawsuits: Why Psychosocial Risks Demand Immediate Action

Psychosocial risks (harmful work stress), such as burnout, workplace bullying, and exposure to trauma, are becoming increasingly serious issues for Australian workplaces. When employers fail to address these risks, the consequences can be devastating—not just for employees but for the organizations themselves. Take the case of Ms. Kozarov, a Victorian prosecutor who worked with […]

Resilience grows as connection grows

When I feel isolated and lonely it is when I am most vulnerable in my personal life and career. I have learnt that just pursuing personal resilience is a flawed strategy. I’m not the only one. The US military were genuinely concerned about the declining wellbeing of service people after they became civilians again. Many […]

Today is World Mental Health Day. Why it matters

Employees now consider mental health the #1 issue they care about (pwc/Atlassian). No one is immune with Deloitte recently finding that one in three employees and c-suite are “Always” or “Often” struggling with fatigue or poor mental health. Reducing stigma at work is reported to be a top 3 priority by 80% of us (McKinsey), […]

How to do hybrid right – building team care and resilience

Do you think your team members would like to work in the office, work from home, or work hybrid? There are no easy solutions. Over 70 percent of workers want flexible remote work options to continue, while over 65 percent are craving more in-person time with their teams. Some workers are quitting rather than giving […]