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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.
Looking after your workers and your
own mental wellbeing is more
important than ever. So, for this
Corporate Health Day and World
Day of Safety and Health at Work,
let’s explore why a healthy
workforce is good for the bottom
line!
Understanding the Psychological
Impact on Aussie Workers
Workers are inundated more than
ever with negative messaging,
outside influences, and stress. The
cost-of-living crisis, ongoing global
political tensions, and domestic
uncertainty can create a cauldron of
mixed emotions. Research has
suggested that workers find their
mental wellbeing, job security, AI,
work-life balance, and workplace
safety to be some of the highest
areas of concern.
