Episode Overview | Wellness Weekly Ep. 8

Welcome to this insightful episode of Wellness Weekly, hosted by Lu Satchwell, co-founder of Syncing Minds. In this session, we are joined by Joseph Catanzariti, former Vice President of the Fair Work Commission and a leading expert in employment law. Joseph brings his wealth of experience to our discussion on the critical issue of workplace bullying and its impact on mental health.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding the Fair Work Commission’s role in addressing workplace bullying
• Definition of workplace bullying and the importance of repeated behaviour
• Common misconceptions about bullying and the need for resilience
• Patterns of behaviour that often lead to bullying claims
• The significance of creating a psychosocially safe work environment
• The role of leadership and culture in preventing workplace bullying

Practical Takeaways:

1. Investigate Facts Objectively: Ensure investigations into bullying are fact-based without subjective opinions to accurately understand the situation.
2. Ongoing Training and Education: Implement continuous education and awareness programs around appropriate workplace behaviour and bullying prevention.
3. Focus on Conduct, Not Medically Verified Impact: Understand that the absence of medical evidence does not negate bullying claims. Focus on the conduct itself to determine if bullying has occurred.

Join us as we explore practical insights and strategies to foster safer and healthier work environments by addressing workplace bullying effectively.

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Next Week’s Session:

The role of governance in setting the tone for psychosocial safety at work, with a focus on the critical role of board leadership in supporting employee mental health.

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