NSW Mid North Coast Network

Workplaces talk a lot about psychosocial safety, but what does it actually mean in practice? As HR professionals and leaders, you’re often the first line of defence when workplace issues arise, yet many challenges remain hidden under the rug.

In this engaging and practical session, Nicole Turnbull will unpack the dark sides of work that create psychosocial hazards, from poor communication and toxic cultures to burnout and workplace bullying. She’ll share real-world stories from her experience working with NSW’s safety regulators, workers’ compensation, and organisations that have successfully turned things around.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the dark sides of work, and how do they impact teams?
• The role of HR in identifying, preventing, and addressing psychosocial hazards
• How to ignite courage in leaders and teams to have the right conversations
• Practical tools HR professionals can use to create safer, more engaged workplaces

Why This Matters:

Psychosocial risks aren’t just compliance issues – they’re people issues. If left unchecked, they lead to turnover, poor engagement, and long-term damage to workplace culture. By shining a light on these challenges, HR professionals can drive meaningful change and create workplaces where people thrive.

Target Audience  

HR Practitioners of all levels and careers will benefit from attending this forum.

Speaker: Nicole Turnbull – Founder & Chief Courage Officer, Neon Shed

Nicole Turnbull is the Founder and Chief Courage Officer at Neon Shed, dedicated to preventing psychosocial hazards and empowering leaders and teams to create safe and healthy workplaces.

With over 20 years in communications and 15 years in work health and safety, Nicole has worked for NSW safety regulators, the workers compensation insurer, and independent review office. She has seen firsthand the impact of poor communication and workplace risks on individuals and teams.

As the Winner of the 2023 and 2024 Influential Businesswomen Award for Most Empowering Founder (Australia) and host of the “Under the Rug at Work” podcast, Nicole is passionate about shining a light on the dark sides of work and equipping businesses with the tools to drive real change.

Facilitator: Kath Harris – HR Consultant Unscripted HR

Kath Harris is an experienced HR consultant and founder of Unscripted HR, where she helps businesses create people-focused, pragmatic HR solutions. Working with CEOs, business owners, and HR professionals, Kath blends commercial thinking with a no-nonsense, people-first approach. Kath is also a co-founder of Coastal Workspace in Forster, a vibrant co-working and meeting space designed to support local businesses and remote workers. Passionate about building strong workplace cultures, she is known for her straightforward, friendly, and expert approach to HR.

Other Event Information 

You will obtain 2 CPD points for this forum.

Food and Drink Provided

Registration Information 

Registration close: Wednesday 30 April

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