Psychosocial hazards (3 items)

When it comes to managing the psychosocial hazard of job demands, employers must ensure they consider not just the amount of work but also how work is structured, according to a risk management specialist.

Paying employees fairly is an obvious starting point when addressing the psychosocial hazard of inadequate reward and recognition, but employers shouldn't overlook the simple step of expressing feedback and appreciation, a wellbeing specialist says.

There's a tendency among some employers to "steamroll through" workplace changes without considering the impact on psychosocial safety, an advisor says. This Q&A explains why a more human-centred approach is needed.