Business leaders can struggle to quantify the less obvious challenges their workers face, such as psychosocial risk. While mental health isn’t visible, that doesn’t mean it’s not there. In fact, 17% of workplace harm is accredited to mental health. Even though mental health in the workplace is becoming less “taboo,” we know it’s still systematically underreported, so we should assume that in reality the prevalence is much larger.
To put it into practical context, an example is the psychosocial risk associated with layoffs resulting in more work for the remaining staff. If the job demands are suddenly not met by the job resources, workers can begin to feel the pressure to meet unrealistic KPIs.
In our recent webinar, "Psychosocial Safety Solutions: Building A Mental Health Strategy," Psychological Safety Solutions founder Conor Duffy pointed out the importance of checking in with your employees' emotional and cognitive demands to avoid your team barreling towards collective burnout. It’s critical that leadership prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing during this time to protect the trust and psychological safety of their workers.
Business leaders can struggle to quantify the less obvious challenges their workers face, such as psychosocial risk. While mental health isn’t visible, that doesn’t mean it’s not there. In fact, 17% of workplace harm is accredited to mental health. Even though mental health in the workplace is becoming less “taboo,” we know it’s still systematically underreported, so we should assume that in reality the prevalence is much larger.
To put it into practical context, an example is the psychosocial risk associated with layoffs resulting in more work for the remaining staff. If the job demands are suddenly not met by the job resources, workers can begin to feel the pressure to meet unrealistic KPIs.
In our recent webinar, "Psychosocial Safety Solutions: Building A Mental Health Strategy," Psychological Safety Solutions founder Conor Duffy pointed out the importance of checking in with your employees' emotional and cognitive demands to avoid your team barreling towards collective burnout. It’s critical that leadership prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing during this time to protect the trust and psychological safety of their workers.
Business leaders can struggle to quantify the less obvious challenges their workers face, such as psychosocial risk. While mental health isn’t visible, that doesn’t mean it’s not there. In fact, 17% of workplace harm is accredited to mental health. Even though mental health in the workplace is becoming less “taboo,” we know it’s still systematically underreported, so we should assume that in reality the prevalence is much larger.
To put it into practical context, an example is the psychosocial risk associated with layoffs resulting in more work for the remaining staff. If the job demands are suddenly not met by the job resources, workers can begin to feel the pressure to meet unrealistic KPIs.
In our recent webinar, "Psychosocial Safety Solutions: Building A Mental Health Strategy," Psychological Safety Solutions founder Conor Duffy pointed out the importance of checking in with your employees' emotional and cognitive demands to avoid your team barreling towards collective burnout. It’s critical that leadership prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing during this time to protect the trust and psychological safety of their workers.
Health & Safety protocols have transformed how we operate. Implementing these standards has not only reduced accidents on-site but also boosted team morale, knowing that their well-being is a top priority.
