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BY CONVERGE
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 pro昀椀ciently
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.
Understanding the
Psychological Impact
on Aussie Workers
Workers are inundated
more than ever with
negative messaging,
outside in昀氀uences, 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 昀椀nd their
mental wellbeing, job
security, AI, work-life
balance, and workplace
safety to be some of the
highest areas of concern.
Times of uncertainty
can strain our mental
wellbeing, affecting our
sleep, motivation, and
overall productivity. A
recent Converge Poll
identi昀椀ed that 33% of
respondents expressed
that their productivity
was at an all-time low.
Meanwhile, 17% said
they felt only ‘slightly’
productive at work.
Addressing productivity
and understanding
why workers feel less
motivated is key. Is it due
to work demands? Is it
due to job dissatisfaction?
Is it due to mental illness,
or is it due to personal
issues outside of work?
The Reluctance to
Disclose Mental Health
Barriers
It’s no secret that workers
may feel reluctant to
disclose a condition
