Episode 2 | What exactly does the new WHS psychosocial hazards legislation mean for your organisation?

Episode Overview | Wellness Weekly Ep. 2

Welcome to this week’s episode of Wellness Weekly, hosted by Lu Satchwell, co-founder of Syncing Minds. In this session, we are joined by Shanyn Payne, Chief People Officer at Netwealth, who shares her extensive experience in addressing psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Overview of the new WHS psychosocial hazards legislation
  • Importance of proactive risk management
  • Creating a speak-up culture within organisations
  • Aligning workplace wellbeing with organisational values
  • Practical implications for boards and executive teams
  • Moving from reactionary to preemptive mental health measures

Practical Takeaways:

  • Risk Management Strategies: Implement and maintain comprehensive risk registers to identify and mitigate psychosocial hazards.
  • Training Programs: Develop internal training programs to educate managers and employees about mental wellbeing and the new legislation.

Watch this episode as we explore the critical aspects of the new WHS psychosocial hazards legislation and provide actionable strategies to foster a mentally healthy workplace.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Workplace Mental Wellness Maturity Matrix
  • Action Checklist
  • Competency Framework

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Next Week’s Session: Shanyn joins us again for part 2: Practical steps to implement WHS psychosocial hazards policies in your organisation.

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