Category: Health, wellbeing and safety

A recent Federal Court decision has delivered the highest general damages ever awarded in an Australian sexual harassment case. This case illustrates the importance of taking proactive measures to prevent harassment from taking place.
The APS is bringing psychosocial and psychological safety – distinct but complementary concepts – under one umbrella in order to create the conditions for mental wellbeing within the public sector.
Addressing the adaptive challenges of psychosocial safety is all about changing “hearts and minds” in pursuit of shifting enterprise-wide behavioural norms.
As organisations face rising levels of emotional strain, psychological vulnerability, and unforeseen crises, HR leaders are increasingly called upon to respond with more than policy – they are expected to lead with insight. 
Use this guide to develop a better understanding of psychosocial hazards in the workplace, including common warning signs and practical steps for identification and intervention.
HR practitioners are often required to deliver tough decisions that can leave them feeling emotionally drained. Navigating this emotional labour goes deeper than burnout. In some instances, it’s leading to moral injury.
Boost organisational wellbeing and performance by embedding role clarity across all levels of business.
Defendants in bullying and harassment cases sometimes claim their behaviour was simply reflective of their workplace culture. But how much weight does this defence carry in the eyes of the law?
A Western Sydney mega-project delivered by John Holland, is acting as the training ground for new flexible working arrangements that are positively transforming employee wellbeing, retention and engagement.
A digital-first wellbeing strategy can help frontline employees engage with resources on their own terms, whether it’s mental health support, financial guidance or physical health tools.
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HOW TO

A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
Keep these tips in mind to ensure your organisation’s probation periods go beyond being a tick-box exercise and become a driver of strong culture and high performance.
From building your case in advance to avoiding the trap of false politeness, use these strategies to help you engage in constructive dissent at the executive level.

LEGAL

A case currently before the Federal Circuit Court highlights the dangers of cutthroat, “win at all costs” work cultures. But where do courts draw the line between a competitive culture and a psychosocially unsafe work environment?
Ahead of a report into the latest Closing Loopholes legislation, we ask an expert lawyer to explain the casual conversion rules in their current form.
NSW has significantly raised the legal stakes for workplace health and safety compliance, including the management of psychosocial risks. Here’s what the changes mean in practice, and their implications for employers across Australia.
The new financial year will bring changes to pay, superannuation, parental leave, psychosocial risk management and more. Here’s what these changes will mean in practice for HR.