Psychosocial Risks in the Boardroom: What Regulators Expect of Business Leaders
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Psychosocial risks are workplace factors that can harm an employee's mental health. They can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. Business leaders are responsible for being aware of and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss what psychosocial risks look like in the workplace, what health and safety regulators expect of business leaders, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Giving you practical tips on what you can do to ensure you're compliant and make informed decisions. Presented by Emma Parsons, the founder of MindSafe360, a Psychosocial Risk Specialist and Dominic Fleeton, a Partner of K&L Gates, specialising in Employment and Health and Safety Law. Thank you for listening - don't forget to follow.
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