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Small business operators face unique challenges in managing their workers’ mental health as well as their own – in an environment where the economic, social and individual, importance of mental health has never been more prominent, according to a new report from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). The new report from theRead more

Flexible workers feel better rested, more engaged, and have a higher sense of wellbeing than their office-based counterparts, according to a new study. Commissioned by the NSW Government, the Edith Cowan University study analysed the experiences of 1,039 NSW-based flexible workers throughout the 2020 pandemic lockdown to determine their psychological risk compared with non-flexible workers.Read more

Turning cameras off during virtual meetings could reduce employee fatigue, according to a new study, The study looked at the role of cameras in feelings of fatigue experienced after virtual meetings and whether these effects are stronger for certain employees. Study co-author and University of Arizona Professor Allison Gabriel said that while there’s an assumptionRead more

What’s covered? Presented by Greg McLoughlin (MD, Health by Design) This presentation examines how neurotransmitters and neural pathways impact health, safety choices, mental wellbeing and performance in all aspects of our lives. We also examine COVID impacts such as ‘work from home’ and look at profiles that are better suited or less suited to workingRead more

Register Now Presented by Greg McLoughlin (MD, Health by Design) What’s covered?  This presentation examines how neurotransmitters and neural pathways impact health, safety choices, mental wellbeing and performance in all aspects of our lives. We will also examine COVID impacts such as ‘work from home’ and look at profiles that are better suited or lessRead more

Presented by Emma Pritchard and Jenny Inness (Harmers Workplace Lawyers’ Executive Counsel) What’s covered? What’s covered?  Employers are facing a significant increase in serious mental health concerns within their workforces due to the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic, and the extended lockdown and stay-at-home public health orders currently in place across many States andRead more

Psychological capital can help workers cope better with stress during the pandemic, according to a new study. The study from Salisbury University and West Virginia University was conducted to see how psychological capital (PsyCap) influenced self-perceived stress levels. PsyCap is a positive state of mind characterised by self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency. The study wasRead more

Over a third of British employers have seen their mental health support improve since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. Acas and YouGov surveyed over 2000 businesses in Britain about whether they had seen a change to employee mental health and wellbeing support in their organisation since the start ofRead more

Good OHS systems and committed leaders are the two hallmarks of mentally healthy workplaces which create environments that decrease the risk of work-related stress, according to WorkSafe Victoria. “Firstly, leadership actively prioritises mental health – it’s business as usual (BAU) as part of OHS, and staff outputs are valued equal to their wellbeing,” said JenniferRead more

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