New national regulations in Australia reflect the outcomes of an independent review of Australia’s model Work Health and Safety laws in 2018, which recommended more specific guidance on how to identify and manage psychosocial risks. Psychosocial hazards are hazards that may cause psychological harm. These new regulations are part of a significant national effort to better address the risks caused by psychosocial hazards at work and recognise that a worker’s psychological health is just as important as their physical health.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Lesley Cooper, a management consultant with over 25 years’ of experience in the design and delivery of all elements of employee wellbeing management programmes. In 1997 Lesley founded WorkingWell, an award-winning specialist consultancy that helps companies to manage workplace pressure in a way that facilitates growth and development. She is the co-author of Brave New Leader: How to Transform Workplace Pressure into Sustainable Performance and Growth.

Her passion lies in assisting clients to achieve the highest standards of performance, while prioritising the well-being of their workforce. Through her extensive expertise, she strives to make a positive impact on organisations by enhancing employee well-being and driving overall success.

Lesley and I discussed:

• What psychological safety is and why is it crucial in workplaces.
• Specific signs or indicators that suggest a lack of psychological safety among staff.
• Effective strategies for creating a psychologically safe environment for teachers within schools or educational institutions.
• The role school leaders play in fostering psychological safety for staff and what initiatives or policies can they implement.
• How teachers themselves can contribute to the development of a psychologically safe culture within their professional communities.
• And much more!

Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to create a better future for our life long learners!

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Website: https://www.workingwell.co.uk/
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