A Psychologist, an Employment Lawyer and a General Counsel Walk into a Webcast….
With increasing legislative focus on psychosocial hazards, and more and more evidence of the devastating impact on employees, it’s never been more important for Australian employers to review their existing health and safety frameworks to ensure they are managing their duty of care to employees.
Psychosocial hazards include all those factors that increase risk of work-related stress, including bullying, unreasonable job demands, low role clarity or traumatic events or materials. All can lead to psychological or physical harm ranging from heart disease to insomnia and demand that employers prioritise system workplace change, rather than relying on superficial wellness fixes.
Sharing advice for how businesses can build safer workplaces – and the risks and consequences of failing to do so - Law Squared Employment Lawyer, Andrew Brooks, and Howden’s People Risk Partner + Psychologist, Shehan Peiris, will be joined by Culture Amp’s General Counsel + Company Secretary, Sarah Tinsley, to share real life stories, recent case law and best practice approaches for addressing the root cause of psychosocial hazards and creating systemic change.
Whether you’re an in-house legal professional, people + culture professional, or responsible for people management, this will be a must-watch webcast as we explore the practical steps for creating happier, healthier and safer workplaces.
Earn 1 CPD Point Over Lunch
Join us on Tuesday 20 August, at midday for this thought provoking 1-hour webcast on the legal and wellbeing implications of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
Hosted by Law Squared’s Chief Legal Officer, Kate Marshall, webcast highlights will include:
+ Need to Know – A comprehensive overview of psychosocial hazards and the four red flags that signal psychosocial hazards are already a problem in your workplace.
+ Impact on Wellbeing – Understand the mental, physical and emotional implications of prolonged and/or high stress on employees.
+ Legal Implications – Delve into the emergence of legislation requiring a systematic approach to address these risks under occupational health and safety laws.
+ Lead by Example – Consider the role of leadership in creating a supportive environment to mitigate the risk of burnout and empower their teams to thrive.
+ Mitigating Risk – Tips for identifying, monitoring psychosocial hazards, handling early interventions and aligning People + Culture policies with new legislation.
+ Beyond Compliance – Gain practical strategies for fostering a supportive organisational culture to enhance employee well-being and productivity.
Who should watch this webcast?
This webcast is a must watch for all in-house legal counsel, people + culture professionals and those in people management or leadership roles.
Learning Outcomes
After watching, viewers will be able to:
• Assess risks to psychological health and wellbeing and identify psychosocial hazards in the workplace
• Identify measures to control the risk of psychosocial hazards and monitor suitability and impact effectively
• Develop a policy register and review OHS, first aid, equal opportunity, anti-bullying, discrimination and harassment, whistleblower policies for alignment and compliance with psychosocial hazards obligations
• Find further information and resources to help you comply with your safety obligations.
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