Avoidable employee harm in disciplinary processes – with Kevin Teoh and Andrew Cooper
Description
In this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Kevin Teoh of Birkbeck University and Andrew Cooper of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
They discuss the practice of applying disciplinary policies and processes and the sometimes unintended consequences on employee wellbeing.
Kevin and Andrew detail new research on a 13-month ‘last resort’ intervention which aimed to reduce foreseeable harm to employees by reducing the number of formal investigations undertaken. They discuss the results from the programme, as well as key considerations for the general application of disciplinary policies, not only in healthcare organisations but further afield.
In this conversation, co-host Erin O'Byrne and guest Ryan Hopkins, Chief Impact Officer of jaaq.org discuss the critical importance of data-driven approaches to help psychological health & safety. They explore the paradox of well-being and how a Turkish phrase can help transform a workplace...
Published 11/18/24
In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Karina Jorritsma, Professor of Practice at Curtin University's Future of Work Institute. Karina shares insights from a recent project developing toolkits to assist first responder organisations in preventing psychological harm.
Published 11/11/24