Setting clear expectations about "what good looks like" from the start can help leaders avoid workplace conflict, according to a communication specialist.
Workplace interventions that are based on positive psychology result in better wellbeing outcomes than those focused on negative concepts such as burnout, a wellness and performance specialist says.
Happiness and wellness at work is now a board-level and C-suite concern as organisations grapple with growing psychosocial health risks, but many employers remain in the dark about which interventions actually work, and which ones don't. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for a deep dive into what the science shows: that happiness at work predicts performance, grit, overcoming obstacles and achievement.
Workplace investigations can harm the psychological health of participants, but nearly a third of senior leaders don't know what steps their organisations are taking to mitigate this risk, according to new research.
As awareness of psychosocial risks continues to grow, more employers are considering how they can better support the subjects of workplace investigations and performance management, a conflict specialist says.
To prevent the corrosive effects of employee change fatigue, employers must ensure two key components of psychological safety are embedded in the workplace culture, an expert says.
With the festive season approaching, a workplace relations expert warns employers not to underestimate the effect alcohol has on behaviour, reminding them of their new "positive duty" to prevent inappropriate conduct.
Training leaders to better support the mental health of their teams is one of the most effective steps an organisation can take to mitigate psychosocial risk, a researcher says.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
