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CONVERGE
Why a Healthy
Workforce
is Good for Business
The Impact of Psychosocial Safety
We all know the saying: Health is Wealth. However, what we can often overlook is how work can
impact our health – especially when we become overworked, overwhelmed, and burnt out. Mental
health risks, otherwise known as psychosocial risks, can plague a business if they’re not proficiently
managed or mitigated.
According to Safe Work Australia, there were 5,000 workplace claims engendered by mental health
conditions. Sitting fourth in the order of Safe Work claims, mental health conditions are quickly
becoming prominent in contemporary work settings. As a result, businesses may experience
repercussions if safeguards are not in place.
