Best Psychosocial Hazards Podcasts (2024)

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EP#105: Addressing psychosocial hazards at work 40:43

13d ago40:43

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Dr Amaly Khalaf and Dr Steven Munns from the Australian Public Service Commission explore psychological safety in public sector workplaces – from the desk to the frontlines. Creating workplaces which are both mentally and physically safe is a mission close to Dr Amaly Khalaf’s and Dr Steven Munn’s hearts. On this episode of Work with Purpose, they …

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Serious Leisure - with Dr Roxane Gervais & Dr Prue Millear 1:04:23

2h ago1:04:23

1:04:23

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Roxane Gervais, Principal Psychologist at Practical Psychology Consultancy Ltd, and Dr Prue Millear, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. We chat about their current research into serious leisure and its role in work recovery. They are currently recrui…

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EP#107: In defence of Australia with Matt Yannopoulos PSM 42:14

14h ago42:14

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Matt Yannopoulos PSM, Associate Secretary of the Department of Defence, maps out a unified approach for the public service to defend Australia’s interests. In a world with increasing geopolitical tension, collaboration across the public service remains key to protecting Australia’s security and prosperity. On this episode, David Pembroke sits down …

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EP#106: ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ with Corey Tutt OAM and Ben Williams 42:38

4d ago42:38

42:38

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, Corey Tutt OAM from DeadlyScience and artist Ben Williams share the spirit of pride in their heritage and work. They invite you to listen closely to create true connections with First Nations peoples. How can all Australians join in celebrating First Nations peoples’ contributions? And what will it take for the public…

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Exploring the global policy landscape - with Dr Rachael Potter 42:15

7d ago42:15

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Rachael Potter, Research Fellow for Justice and Society at the University of South Australia. We discuss her recently published paper developing a National Policy Index for worker mental health, involving input from 45 diverse countries. Rachael speaks to her methodology and findings, …

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Recapping the Psych Health and Safety Conference - with Liz Payne 1:26:46

12d ago1:26:46

1:26:46

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Liz Payne, Head of Organisational Development & Learning at the Southern Eastern Sydney Local Health District and most recently, the chair of the inaugural Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHS Con 2024).During this lively conversation, Liz, Joelle and Jason recap highlights from the PH…

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EP#104: The power of leadership devolution with Blair Comley PSM 45:34

19d ago45:34

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Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care Blair Comley PSM tells the story of his public service career, and highlights how devolving leadership in the public sector can reduce risk, increase work quality and staff satisfaction. Blair Comley PSM looks back at an outstanding career across the public and private sectors, from designing the …

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Improving Veterinary Mental Health - with Megan Alderson 1:08:16

19d ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Megan Alderson, Founding Director The Strand Veterinarian and Creator of the Vet Thrive Wellness Programme. Megan speaks about the mental health challenges facing the veterinary industry, and shares details of a program she developed and implemented to improve wellbeing in veterinary prac…

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How to Come Up with Training Ideas (Episode 79) | Belvista Studios' Insights 35:45

24d ago35:45

35:45

After you understand the problem you are trying to solve and who you are trying to solve it for, what do you do next?In this video Kim and Victoria take you through where we get inspiration from and how we consider it for the problem we are trying to solve.Want our support with this? Email kim@belvistastudios.com.Here are the resources mentioned:- …

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Studying Distributed Teams - with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski 1:12:24

26d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski, Senior Behavioural Researcher at Atlassian. Ben shares insights and findings from his ongoing internal research with Atlassian's Team Anywhere, exploring a range of outcomes in distributed work teams including productivity, innovation, and mental health. https://www…

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EP#103: Changing the climate for wellbeing 38:53

27d ago38:53

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As the UN Climate Change Conference wraps up in Bonn, our Work with Purpose guests Dr Mara Hammerle and Andrew Hudson discuss the link between climate change and wellbeing and share some innovative ideas for greening government procurement. Climate change remains one of the world’s most complex and systemic challenges. With a profound effect on hum…

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Embracing Safety Evolution: Insights from Consultant Allison Short 48:07

1M ago48:07

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In this episode, Apolonia and her guest, Allison Short, a safety professional and trainer, explore the evolution of safety training, the challenges faced by safety professionals, and the vital role of leadership buy-in in promoting safety culture Today’s topics include: * Allison's experience as a safety consultant. * How Rachel Housman and Ally Sa…

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Global Policy and Legislative Changes for PH&S - with Stavroula Leka 43:44

1M ago43:44

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Stavroula Leka, Professor of Organisations Work and Health at Lancaster University. Stavroula shares her recollections from her time as the convenor of the working group for ISO 45003, and offers insights into global policy and legislative changes in relation to psychological health and safety.…

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HR vs HSE?? Navigating psychosocial safety ownership - with Mike Hagan 1:19:40

1M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Mike Hagan, HR and WHS Consultant at Mike Hagan Consulting Services. Mike shares insights from his experiences working across Safety and Human Resources to implement psychological health and safety in a large multinational. Key issues and challenges include implementing psychosocial surve…

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EP#102: A blueprint for innovation success with Michael Schwager 43:23

1M ago43:23

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On today’s Work with Purpose episode, Director General of IP Australia, Michael Schwager tells IP Australia’s innovation success story, and how the broader public sector can follow in its steps. Did you know that 57 per cent of IP Australia's staff rate their culture as positively supporting innovation, 18 per cent higher than the APS average? Toda…

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Psychosocial Hazards & Hidden Threats to Workplace Safety, w/ Dr. I. David Daniels 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Dr. I. David Daniels. David is a safety expert, podcaster, consultant, thought leader, culture warrior, and CEO of ID2 Solutions, a workplace safety solutions provider. The banner image on his LinkedIn sums up his approach rather nicely: “Safety isn’t everything. It’s the only thing!” Today’s topics include: *…

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PH&S in Professional Services - with Sara Flanagan 41:12

2M ago41:12

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Sara Flanagan, Global Wellbeing Director at Boston Consulting Group. Sara shares from her experiences in implementing psychological health and safety internally within professional services firms, both at a national and at a global level.By Sara Flanagan, Peter Kelly, Kate Field

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48 - How to Prevent and Overcome Burnout Part 2 of 2 14:04

2M ago14:04

14:04

Avoiding burnout requires a proactive approach to managing stress and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this episode, our host, Blake Repine, shares 10 strategies that can help you avoid burnout. Everyone is different, and finding strategies that work best for you is essential. If you continue to struggle with burnout despite implementing…

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Mental Health in Civil Aviation - with Marc Atherton 50:01

2M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Marc Atherton, Registered Aviation Psychologist and Partner at Allaxa. Marc speaks to the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the aviation industry, shares his views about the relationship between mental health and safety in aviation, and shares insights from the recently published Royal Aeronautic…

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47 - How to Identify the Signs of Burnout Part 1 of 2 13:51

2M ago13:51

13:51

In this episode, we talk about identifying the signs of burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and overwhelming work demands. It can affect various aspects of your life, including your job, relationships, and overall well-being. Recognising the signs of burnout is essential for taking st…

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EP#101: A masterclass in human-centred design in the public sector 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

On today’s Work with Purpose episode, Dr Nina Terry, Bec Bodel and Professor Brenton Prosser help you learn the ropes of human-centred design. In today's complex world, how can the public sector effectively ensure that its policies and programs are centred on the needs of the people they serve? This episode explores human-centered design as one pie…

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From Navy to Oil & Gas: James Junkin's Journey & Safety Advocacy 58:19

2M ago58:19

58:19

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by James A. Junkin, the CEO of a risk management and occupational safety and health consulting firm in Louisiana. James is also an advisory board chair of Veriforce, which provides supply chain risk management solutions. Today’s topics include: * James shares his background in the Navy and how it led him to the o…

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Toxic Positivity - with Brock Bastian 51:00

2M ago51:00

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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Brock Bastian, Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and Director and Principal Psychologist at Psychological Safety Australia. Brock shares learnings from his research in the fields of organisational culture and leadership, and we chat about the topic of toxic …

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Work-related Suicide - with Dr John Fitzgerald 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr John Fitzgerald, Mentally Healthy Work Lead at WorkSafe New Zealand. We explore a research report recently published by WorkSafe examining the role of work factors in suicide. John details the research purpose, methodology, and findings, and shares his key takeaway messages arising from…

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EP#100: At the heart of public service with Dr Gordon de Brouwer 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Today, we celebrate 100 episodes of Work with Purpose with a special conversation between two passionate public servants: Dr Gordon de Brouwer, Australian Public Service Commissioner and Thanuri Welaratne, education programs officer at Questacon. Together, they explore Gordon’s extensive career journey, covering the APS reform agenda and his report…

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From Stigma to Support: Mental Health in the Workplace, w/ Tony Campbell 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Anthony Campbell. Tony is a certified workplace violence and threat specialist and the founder of Workplace Violence Prevention Consultants, which trains people and organizations in mental health first-aid and helps them implement workplace violence prevention programs and investigations. Today’s topics includ…

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Why People Leave - with Stuart Mace 44:06

3M ago44:06

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter Kelly and Kate Field chat with Stuart Mace, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Lead at Skansa. Stuart shares his experiences from working in recruitment, in particular his observations about the role of psychosocial hazards in driving turnover. He reflects on how his experiences in recruiting inform his learning while…

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46 - Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace 28:13

3M ago28:13

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Psychosocial hazards are hazards that arise from or about the design or management of work, the working environment, and workplace interactions or behaviours and may cause psychological and physical harm. These hazards can lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorders, musculoskeletal injur…

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Burnout Insights: Transforming Work Culture - with John Chan 52:34

3M ago52:34

52:34

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with John Chan, an organisational psychologist and Managing Director at Infinite Potential. He shares the latest findings from his ongoing burnout research, including the impact of psychosocial hazards such as job demands, job control, and workplace relationships. He also discusses interesting…

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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#9: The latest buzz: Innovative European wasp control with Daniel Patterson 18:02

3M ago18:02

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Daniel Patterson has always been keen to do good for Canberra’s communities – and their backyards. On this episode of Public Sector Unearthed, the horticulture expert and passionate public servant tells us the story of Canberra’s innovative European Wasp program. Daniel shares how his team manages European wasps in the ACT, by focusing on eco-frien…

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45 - Key Financial Metrics You Need to Know 17:55

3M ago17:55

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Understanding financial metrics is essential and can empower CEOs, senior executives, and board members. It's the key to unlocking an organisation's success. In this episode, we will demystify some crucial financial metrics that every business leader should be well-versed in. This will give you the control and confidence to steer your company towar…

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Bring Your Full, Authentic Self To Work, w/ Bryce Griffler, Safety & DEI Expert 34:45

3M ago34:45

34:45

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Bryce Griffler, a co-founder of Safety is for Everyone, an organization that believes everyone deserves a safe, inclusive workplace and community. Apolonia and Bryce explore: * How bringing your full authentic self to work means higher productivity, deeper engagement, and more innovation. * Bryce’s journey fro…

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Beyond Fitness: A Journey into Mental Wellness - with Sharron Moffatt 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode, Sharon Moffat, a mental health trainer and speaker, shares her personal journey with mental illness and how she transitioned from being a personal trainer to working in the mental health space. She discusses the impact of workplace pressure and relationships with leaders on mental health and emphasizes the need for organizations to…

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44 - How to Lead by Example 10:31

3M ago10:31

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Leading by example is an effective way to inspire and motivate others to follow your lead. When you lead by example, you set a positive and influential precedent for those around you. Here are some steps to help you lead by example: 1. Define your values: Clarify your values and the principles that guide your actions. Identify the qualities and beh…

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RESEARCH SYNOPSIS: Can work cause mental health conditions? - with Tony LaMontagne 22:16

3M ago22:16

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In this research synopsis episode, Professor Tony LaMontagne discusses his published paper titled "Work-related causes of mental health conditions and interventions for their improvement in workplaces", published in The Lancet in 2023. The paper explores the evidence that psychosocial hazards harm mental health and provides recommendations for addr…

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Regulating workplace sexual harassment - with Christina Hey-Nguyen & Alex Rowe 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Christina Hey-Nguyen and Alex Rowe from the SafeWork NSW Respect at Work Taskforce. They share why the Taskforce was formed, the 4-year strategy, the approach to regulation taken by the Taskforce, and what employers can expect from a Taskforce inspection or investigation. They share their…

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Ep#99: What does a whole-of-nation approach look like for Australia? 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

Whilst the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach is not new on the global stage, it is still a relatively new concept in Australian international policy circles. Amidst global challenges that demand more than just government action, it is also becoming increasingly vital. Unlike the familiar whole-of-government strategy, the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach include…

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43 - What is Corporate Social Responsibility 9:23

3M ago9:23

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Corporate responsibility, also known as corporate social responsibility (CSR) or corporate citizenship, refers to a company's commitment to addressing and managing its impact on society and the environment. Integrating social, environmental, and ethical considerations into a company's business practices and decision-making processes. Corporate resp…

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Tackling Workplace Violence through Communication & Collaboration, w/ Felix Nater 41:11

3M ago41:11

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In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Felix Nater, president and owner of Nater Associates. Felix and his security management consulting firm work with clients to implement workplace security strategy with an emphasis on workplace violence prevention. Today’s topics include: * Workplace safety and violence prevention. * Felix’s approach to safety …

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When your job is social media... - with Ben Caldwell 56:51

4M ago56:51

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Ben Caldwell, communications coordinator for Rangitīkei District Council. He shares his approach to creating a personality for a local government social media account ("Ben from Comms"), and the value that an engaging social media presence can provide to local government. He talks about t…

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42 - The Power of Collaboration 6:57

4M ago6:57

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The power of collaboration lies in its ability to leverage diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to achieve common goals more effectively and efficiently than individuals working alone. In this episode, we explore these key aspects: 1. Synergy 2. Shared Resources 3. Enhanced Learning 4. Increased Efficiency 5. Risk Sharing 6. Improved Decisio…

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Episode 200! with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 53:52

4M ago53:52

53:52

In this special 200th episode of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast, hosts Jason, Joelle, and Peter celebrate the milestone and make exciting announcements. They introduce the newest co-host for the UK stream of the podcast, Kate Field. The hosts reflect on the journey of the podcast and the valuable insights gained from interviewing industry lead…

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Episode 42: The power of storytelling for mental health awareness 35:04

4M ago35:04

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Humans have been sharing stories since the dawn of time to help us make sense of the world around us and to influence our thinking. Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in a wellbeing leader’s toolkit. With it, you can normalise conversations about mental health and wellbeing, you can destigmatise, you can challenge and change beliefs and…

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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#8: Unpacking the ACT flexible work program with Matt Padovan and Noel Chan 23:40

4M ago23:40

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In this episode of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, Matt Padovan and Noel Chan from the ACT public service walk us through the organisation’s innovative flexible work program. Having worked on this project well before the world had to grapple with more flexible work demands due to COVID-19, Matt, who is director of flexible work within the ACT …

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41 - What is Ethical Leadership 20:04

4M ago20:04

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Ethical leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering organisational success and societal well-being. In this episode we explore the concept of ethical leadership, its significance, and the key characteristics and behaviours associated with ethical leaders. We also delve into the importance of trust, integrity, and social responsibility in ethical l…

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How Tree Climbing Work & Cybersecurity Inform Safety Strategies, w/ Andrew Boyd 35:07

4M ago35:07

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In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Andrew Boyd, a former cybersecurity consultant who ditched his desk job, strapped on a helmet and a harness, and found a more fulfilling career in the trees. What can safety professionals learn from a man who prunes trees, chops down trees, removes deadwood and trees, and grinds tree stumps? A lot, apparently!…

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Thriving at Work: Insights from Deloitte - with James Owen Lewis 1:11:34

4M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with James Owen Lewis, a human sustainability leader at Deloitte, who shares insights into workplace mental health programs in the UK. He highlights the need for a holistic approach to workplace wellbeing and the importance of addressing root causes rather than adding more interventions. He al…

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Episode 41: Wellbeing from a senior leader’s perspective 39:03

4M ago39:03

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Wellbeing starts at the top of an organisation, which means we need senior leaders to be committed and engaged. So how can you influence leaders in your workplace? In this episode, we talk to a leader who is more than walking the talk. Hugh Goddard, Managing Director at Pipeline & Civil, is a role model for embracing and leading a people-first cult…

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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#7: The story of Fitzroy Crossing community centre with Ewa Griffiths and Zara Nehow 19:36

4M ago19:36

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In episode 7 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we hear the success story of the Fitzroy Crossing service centre's redevelopment from Ewa Griffiths and Zara Nehow, who were at the core of this initiative. Their innovative approach involved creating a co-designed space that respects local needs and incorporates elements reflecting cultural aspe…

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Getting Quality of Care from your EAP - with Dr Joe Grasso 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Joe Grasso, Clinical Psychologist and Vice President, Workforce Transformation at Lyra Health. Joe talks about the healthcare context in the United States and the role of the EAP within that context. He talks about the opportunity for EAP providers to engage in primary prevention work …

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