Online Training

Managing Psycho-Social Safety in the Workplace

Uplifting employee well-being, mental health and resilience

3 & 10 October 2024

(3/10/24) 10:00am - 2:30pm AEST | (10/10/24) -10:00am - 2:30pm AEDT

Next intake: 3 & 10 October 2024 | (3/10/24) 10:00am - 2:30pm AEST | (10/10/24) -10:00am - 2:30pm AEDT

Overview

Australian workplaces are facing a mental health crisis, as more employees encounter psychosocial hazards that heighten the risk of work-related psychological injuries. Despite the rising prevalence of psychological health issues and a decline in physical injuries, workplace injury legislation has not fully addressed this issue. Research indicates that improved mental health leads to flourishing employees, decreased absenteeism, enhanced engagement, job satisfaction, lower turnover, and increased talent attraction. However, many organisations struggle to define what constitutes a safe workplace and the responsibility of employers in fostering it.

The Public Sector Network’s Managing Psycho-Social Safety in the Workplace equips HR professionals and team leaders with insights and tools to establish a psychologically safe workplace. Attendees will acquire practical knowledge to enhance psycho-social safety, boost productivity, and cultivate an environment where employees can thrive.

Who Should Attend?

Managers, Team leaders, Advisors, Co-ordinators, Officers of:
HR and Human Resources | People and Culture | Well Being | Mental Health
Capability | Workforce Planning | Employee Experience | People and Team Leaders

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles of psychological health and safety
Build insights on neurobiology and its links to behaviours
Identify and assess psychological health and safety risks in your workplace
Know and establish accommodations in your organisation to create an action plan for creating a safe workplace

Online Training

Managing Psycho-Social Safety in the Workplace


Session details

  • Identify the gaps in your current policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement.
  • Understand what good looks like and uncover the benchmarks of effectiveness.
  • Gain insights into the practical improvements and adjustments to boost productivity and improve well-being.
View course modules

Level: Fundamentals

No previous experience necessary

Key Sessions

Managing psychosocial hazards at work – Code of Practice

  • Recognising and identifying psychosocial hazards in the workplace
  • Assessing and understanding the impact on employee well-being and workplace culture
  • Discussing prevention and control measures

Risks to Your Organisation

  • Risks to the employee: Burnout, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues
  • Risks to the organisation: Absenteeism, high turnover, and impact on culture
  • Legal and financial implications

How can we create a good mental fitness environment

  • The importance of open communication and support
  • Encouraging and enabling work-life balance and self-care
  • Fostering a positive and inclusive culture

EDSO – How Neurobiology Plays a Significant Part in Leadership

  • Recognising and identifying psychosocial hazards in the workplace
  • Improving emotional intelligence and empathy
  • Unpacking cognitive flexibility and decision-making

How can leaders use neurobiology to create good work environments?

  • Promote psychological safety at work and enable connectedness and openness
  • Practices and policies to improve employee well-being
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and setting benchmarks

What Can Be Done to Educate Your Organisation?

  • Tailoring the messaging for your intended audience
  • Shifting mindsets and changing behaviours
  • Communicating with impact
  • Providing the right tools and resources

The Role of Trust in the Workplace

  • Creating connection and safety
  • Enhancing employee engagement
  • Enabling effective decision-making and innovation

Building Resilience in Your People

  • Promoting a growth mindset
  • Providing managers and people leaders with tools and resources
  • Fostering a positive work environment

Meet Your Facilitator

public sector network facilitator image

Malcolm Dawes

Managing Director | DTA WORLDWIDE

Malcolm Dawes is the most sought-after authority on people performance and effectiveness. He is a recognised expert in showing people how to increase their interaction effectiveness through behavioural change. For many years, Malcolm has experienced first-hand the struggles senior executives face with accelerating the performance of their teams. More recently, he has worked with organisations on emotional intelligence and resilience through the global pandemic.

Malcolm has appeared on a host of radio and TV interviews; in The Australian Financial Review Business Magazine and had articles published in numerous journals. Malcolm has been a guest speaker at conferences and seminars around the world; and has been a judge of the PRIME Awards since their inception in 2005.

Married and a father of three sons, his career has included many disciplines including retail, nursing, marketing, sales management, and organisational performance. In his spare time, he is a Deputy Captain with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service; being awarded with the National Emergency Medal for his service in the 2019/20 Australian bushfire crisis.

In his latest book, “Team Performance: Why Can’t We All Get Along?”, Malcolm dispels ten myths that many senior executives have about unlocking the true potential of their teams. He highlights the core issues of human nature and shows how understanding behaviours as a leader and co-worker is the key to team success.

Register Today

Join this training for professionals working within the Public Sector

Pay for individual courses

Regular

Ends 2 Oct

$A 1195

per person + tax

Additional discounts are available for group registrations of 10 or more. For group or payment enquiries or custom training solutions, please contact [email protected]

Customised in-house options available for teams

Interested in any of our online trainings?

You can also choose to have them delivered in house. We will work closely with our inspiring session facilitators to tailor the content around the key development areas your team are prioritising, shape the learning outcomes around your core departmental challenges and make the most of your L&D and upskilling budget.

Enquire here for more information

Can't see what you need?

Download our training catalogue to review all available topics

Download full catalogue

Get in Touch

Empowering the public sector with meaningful actionable advice to help solve the problems worth solving. If you would like to do an in-house course, please get in touch.

Request the training catalogue

To receive a PDF copy of the Public Sector Academy training catalogue, please submit the details below:

By submitting your email address, you are consenting to Public Sector Network potentially reaching out to you about the academy offering.

Achieve great value with our customised subscription plans