Managing psychosocial hazards in the workforce report

How can psychosocial hazards impact employee wellbeing?

This report explores psychosocial hazards in Australian workplaces, using insights from a 2,000-employee survey to reveal:

• How psychosocial hazards can impact employee wellbeing
• Survey insights on psychosocial safety’s impact on both people and your business
• Strategic tips for psychosocial hazard mitigation and support

Insight 1: Poor leadership has the largest impact on employee work performance
Insight 2: A lack of workplace support means employee needs are not being met
Insight 3: Employees report lower wellbeing amid psychosocial hazards
Insight 4: Workplace aggression persists from customers, colleagues, and leaders
Insight 5: Post-incident support for employees following workplace aggression is decreasing
Insight 6: External psychosocial hazards can impact workplace performance indirectly
Insight 7: Employee expectations are high but views on wellbeing programs are low

Plus, action planning to address psychosocial hazards, and tips to help you:

• Review psychosocial hazards
• Determine the level of risk
• Identify and resolve gaps in key controls
• Create a plan for ongoing evaluation