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A new practical framework has been launched to help resources and energy employers navigate the industry’s distinct mental health challenges, including varying rosters, remote isolation and FIFO working arrangements. The Resources and Energy Industry Workforce Mental Health Framework is the latest initiative from The Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA in their efforts to buildRead more

There is a significant causal relationship between open-plan office noise and physiological stress, according to a recent research study, which found such noise heightens workers’ negative moods by up to 25 per cent. The research, which was conducted by academics at Bond University and Resonate Consultants in Adelaide, suggested COVID-19-induced changes in the workplace presentRead more

Presented by Janet McCulloch (Strategic Consultant, Lysander) What’s covered? What’s covered?  Historically, organisations have not had a significant focus on mental health and wellbeing within their workplace health and safety programs. With increasing awareness of the need to do something to take a proactive approach to preventing mental health injuries, HSE professionals are now faced withRead more

Register Now Presented by Janet McCulloch (Strategic Consultant, Lysander) What’s covered?  Historically, organisations have not had a significant focus on mental health and wellbeing within their workplace health and safety programs. With increasing awareness of the need to do something to take a proactive approach to preventing mental health injuries, HSE professionals are now facedRead more

In recognition that employers have a responsibility to protect both the physical and psychosocial health of their staff, the world’s first International Standard for protecting workers’ psychological health has been released. ISO 45003, Occupational health and safety management – Psychological health and safety at work – Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks, gives guidance on managing psychological health and safetyRead more

Organisations need to move from reactive and symptoms-focused workplace mental health interventions to a more systemic, preventative and root-cause based approach to psychosocial health, according to an expert in the area. “The way we manage mental health in the workplace is backwards,” said Jason van Schie, psychologist and managing director of consulting firm People Diagnostix.Read more

The UK’s HSE is urging employers to review six key risk factors that it says, if not properly managed, are associated with poor health, lower productivity and increased accident and sickness rates. According to the HSE, Stress, depression or anxiety account for 51% of all work-related ill health cases and 55% of all working daysRead more

Microbreaks help tired employees bounce back from their morning fatigue and engage with their work better over the course of the day, according to new research. Microbreaks are short, voluntary and impromptu respites in the workday. They include discretionary activities such as having a snack, chatting with a colleague, stretching or working on a crosswordRead more

As employees gradually return to the workplace and adapt to new ways of working, many leaders are looking to utilise this opportunity to protect employees’ wellbeing and create meaningful change within their organisations. In 2020, every company had to pivot to meet the changing needs of their organisation and their people and react in real-timeRead more

Register Now Presented by Mark Wright and Kate Power (FEFO Consulting) What’s covered?  The Health and Safety Index received over 120,000 responses across several Australian and New Zealand industries during 2020. As we reflect on the Health and Safety Index results, there are many Health & Wellbeing lessons learnt which are worth sharing and comparingRead more