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.
In light of rising use of medicinal cannabis, it's important for employers to regularly review their D&A policies and ensure they're fit for purpose, lawyers say.
Restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts start on 6 December, but many employers are yet to turn their mind to the topic, a workplace lawyer says.
The approach of "finding what's broken and fixing it" is not necessarily the best way to boost workplace wellbeing and cognitive fitness, a wellness and performance specialist says.
Even employees who understand why and when they should speak up about workplace issues won't do so if employers fail to eliminate some common barriers, a lawyer and HR specialist says.
Managers are now noticeably more reluctant to take action that might pose a psychosocial hazard, but holding back can create a "much worse" problem, a workplace lawyer warns.
DEI leaders' limited decision-making capability is one of their biggest hurdles at the moment, but there are three ways to tackle this, says an advisor.
