Best Nebb Podcasts (2026)

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2025 Wrapped 58:07

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17d ago58:07

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In the final episode of the year, hosts Jason and Joelle reflect on the highlights and challenges of 2025, and discuss what's coming in 2026. They share some behind-the-scenes experiences from the Psych Health and Safety Conference 2025, along with a sneak peek of the line-up and venue for 2026. Other highlights from 2025 include the launch of the …

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Should your critical risks include psychosocial? with Naomi Kemp 50:10

1M ago50:10

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Naomi Kemp, CEO and co-founder of Fr@nk Capability Leaders. Naomi explains what a critical business risk is, how that is different to a critical safety risk, and whether psychosocial risk belongs in either category. Naomi shares her views on how organisations can best manage psychosocial risk within…

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Implementing the ISO45003 Standard - with Adam Nebbs 53:42

2M ago53:42

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Adam Nebbs, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. Adam discusses the recently published research that formed part of his PhD, working with six organisations in a regional part of Australia as they translated ISO 45003 recommendations into tangible actions for im…

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Managing Psychosocial Safety across Multiple Entities - with Gareth Beck & Anton Hutton 1:20:36

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Gareth Beck, Safety Wellbeing and Risk Business Partner at Z Energy, and Anton Hutton, retailer at Hattrick Services. They share their experiences in collaborating to implement a psychosocial safety management program of works within a unique working environment, with Gareth offering the perspective…

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Perception Matters for Work Wellbeing Success with Dr Michelle Smidt 44:55

3M ago44:55

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Michelle Smidt, Senior Research Assistant at ANU College of Business and Economics, and Queensland University of Technology. Michelle shares insights from her PhD research, where she explored whether employee perceptions about organisational wellbeing initiatives influenced whether those initiati…

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When a burnout researcher develops burnout... with Dr Ben Searle 1:06:55

3M ago1:06:55

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Ben Searle, an Organisational Psychologist with particular expertise in burnout and stress. Ben shares his own experience of burnout while working in academia, reflecting on the way symptoms presented that were not "textbook", and how that influenced his ability to understand what was happening. …

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Wellbeing and the 4-day Work Week - with Dr Wen Fan 52:16

4M ago52:16

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Wen Fan, Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston College. We explore her recently published research into whether a 4-day work week impacts worker wellbeing. She gives us some answers to the big questions: How should organisations approach preparing to transition to a 4-day work week? Does a 4…

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Job design for Navy mental health - with Dr Monique Crane 1:01:42

4M ago1:01:42

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Monique Crane, Founder of the Research Resilience and Training Systems team at Macquarie University. Monique joins us to talk about the research she has been conducting with the Australian Navy, exploring mental health trajectories across Navy deployments. We discuss the role of job design as a d…

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Clarity in Chaos - with Dr Megan Tranter 59:01

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Megan Tranter, CEO and Founder of Purpose Pathfinders. We chat about her latest book, Clarity in Chaos - Lead with purpose in disruptive times. We explore the intersection between psychosocial safety and human sustainability, connection to purpose, and the role that leaders and employers can play…

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Crossover Episode – Managing Psychosocial Hazards for Early Career Psychologists – with Bronwyn Milkins (Mental Work Podcast) 39:57

5M ago39:57

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In this special crossover podcast episode, the tables are turned as Bronwyn Milkins of the Mental Work podcast interviews normal co-host Jason van Schie on the topic of psychosocial hazards.In this lively conversation aimed at early career psychologists, they discuss what psychosocial hazards are and why they are important to manage. Jason provides…

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Mark Fabian on Beyond Happy: Rethinking Work, Purpose and a Life Well Lived 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

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What really makes work meaningful? In this episode, Jason and Joelle sit down with Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and author of Beyond Happy. Together, they explore how work shapes our sense of purpose, the difference between self‑actualisation and self‑optimisation, and the often overlooked charac…

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PHSCON 2025 Conference Recap with Liz Payne - Psych Health and Safety Conference Highlights, Insights & Key Takeaways 1:05:17

6M ago1:05:17

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Liz Payne, Chair of the ACT/NSW College of Organisational Psychologists, and returning chair of the Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHSCON 2025).During this conversation, Liz, Joelle and Jason recap highlights from the PHSCON 2025. This included going over the live podcast recordings with Rob Br…

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Workplace Burnout in 2025 - with John Chan 51:48

6M ago51:48

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Dr John Chan, managing director of Infinite Potential. John joins us to discuss the latest iteration of his annual publication, The State of Workplace Burnout. He shares what's similar and what's different to previous year's findings, and the main trends emerging in 2025.https://infi…

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Can Humour Create Psychological Safety? with Jason Rawding 1:06:11

7M ago1:06:11

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Jason Rawding, founder of MyBeast. Jason shares the different ways that humour can be used in workplaces to create or enhance psychological safety. He talks about different types of humour and the elements that contribute to humour, and emphasises that humour is a skill that can be developed and ref…

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Exploring the Cobar Enforceable Undertaking - with Sandra Lam 47:50

7M ago47:50

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Sandra Lam, Organisational Psychologist and Managing Director at FIFO Focus. We chat about a recently published WHS Undertaking between Cobar Management and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Sandra shares her views on the remedial measures outlined in…

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How Do Officers Conduct  PHS Due Diligence? - with Dr Louise Deacon 49:16

8M ago49:16

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Louise Deacon, psychological health and safety consultant at Thought:Process. Louise shares insights from her PhD research exploring how Officers conduct their due diligence duties in relation to psychosocial risk.By Louise Deacon, Joelle Mitchell, Jason van Schie

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Protecting the Mental Health of Safety Professionals - with Kelly Nicoll 39:19

8M ago39:19

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicideIn this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Kelly Nicoll, President and Chair of Council for the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). She shares her observations on generational differences in perspectives on mental health and stigma, and discusses the importance of m…

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Mental Wellbeing in Rail - with Joana Faustino 1:07:54

9M ago1:07:54

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Joana Faustino, Chartered Psychologist and Principle Health and Wellbeing Specialist at The Rail Safety and Standards Board. Joana takes us through the RSSB's 'Mental Wellbeing in Rail: Achieving Change' project and shares learnings and next steps.…

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What's at Risk? Canadian Study on Workplace Connection (part 2) - with Dr. Leah Ringwald 32:43

9M ago32:43

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This episode is the second episode in a two-part series. Host Kim MacDonald and guest Dr. Leah Ringwald discuss the Conference Board's study into social connection in Canadian workplaces, titled, Real Connections in a Virtual World: Designing Remote Workplaces for Social Connections. Dr. Leah Ringwald is the Conference Board of Canada's associate d…

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Psych Health & Safety with Comcare 1:04:32

9M ago1:04:32

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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Luka Campbell, Director National Regulatory Programs, and Kathy Naumczyk, Assistant Director Psychosocial Regulation at Comcare. Luka and Kathy take us through Comcare's recently published psychosocial Code of Practice and talk about their psychosocial inspection program. https://www.comca…

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Drafting a Standard for Suicide Prevention - with Sarah Ambrose 43:47

9M ago43:47

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CONTENT WARNING: The conversation in this episode mentions suicideIn this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Sarah Ambrose, Business Psychologist. They talk about recent trends in how UK businesses have been perceiving and prioritising worker wellbeing, and Sarah shares her reflections as a member of the drafting panel establishing a standard …

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Building a workplace that is resistant to sexual harassment - with Michelle Tuckey 41:24

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Dr Michelle Tuckey, Professor of Work & Organisational Psychology at the University of South Australia. Building on her bullying research, Michelle gives us the inside scoop into her latest research project focused on cultivating systemic safety to prevent workplace sexual…

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Starting with Trust with Megan Hunter 56:48

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In this episode Ian Lewis interviews Megan Hunter to explore the dynamics of being an internal or external consultant to an organization and modelling psychological safety while doing psychological health and safety. It seems intuitive but one needs to be reminded organizations need to have pre-requisite trust and psychological safety to do the wor…

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Psychosocial Safety in Micro Businesses - with Dr Leanne Faulkner 49:34

10M ago49:34

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Leanne Faulkner, entrepreneur and small business owner. We chat about Leanne's PhD research exploring the psychosocial safety of micro-business owners and sole-traders.By Dr. Leanne Faulkner, Joelle Mitchell, Jason van Schie

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The role of embitterment in first responder PTSD - with Jacqueline Drew 1:01:18

10M ago1:01:18

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Jacqueline Drew, Associate Professor with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Griffith Criminology Institute, at Griffith University. Jacqui shares findings from her research into the interactions between job demands and health outcomes in policing. She explains the conc…

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Do Individual-Level Interventions Work? with William Fleming 58:24

11M ago58:24

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr William Fleming, Research Fellow at the Wellbeing Research Centre in the University of Oxford. William shares insights from his research that shone a light on the ineffectiveness of individual-level interventions for mental health outcomes in workplace settings.…

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What can we learn from Elisha vs Vision Australia - with Catherine Dunlop 55:55

11M ago55:55

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Catherine Dunlop, Partner and Board Member at Maddocks. Catherine explains the recent Australian High Court case involving Vision Australia. The Court awarded the plaintiff $1.5 million in damages following a "sham" disciplinary process resulting in psychological injury. Join us as Cather…

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Workplace Culture from a Psychosocial Factor with Steven Mah 53:31

11M ago53:31

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In this episode, Canadian host Kim MacDonald sits down with Steven Mah, a seasoned keynote speaker, instructor, counselling therapist, and safety professional, to explore the critical role of workplace culture as a psychosocial factor. Steven shares his insights on how workplace culture influences employee well-being, engagement, and overall mental…

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The Past, Present and Future of Burnout - Live Podcast Recording with Christina Maslach 1:19:27

11M ago1:19:27

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In this special live recording episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast from PHSCON 2024, Australian co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell chat with Professor Christina Maslach about her foundational research on burnout. They talk about the initial inspiration for why Christina chose to focus her research on the topic and how the under…

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Thinking About the Big Picture with Nancy Hey 42:44

12M ago42:44

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence & Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation. Nancy shares her broad strategic perspective on workplace wellbeing and psychosocial safety within the wider context of social determinants of health. She speaks to the significant role of leaders and in particular middle man…

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The Burnout Challenge – Live Podcast Recording with Michael Leiter 53:13

12M ago53:13

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In this special live recording episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast from PHSCON 2024, Australian co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell chat with Dr Michael Leiter about his book ‘The Burnout Challenge’.In the fun and revealing conversation, they discuss the importance of the design of work as the fundamental way to prevent burnout.…

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CHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #207 - with Dr John Fitzgerald 1:19:35

12M ago1:19:35

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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #207The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 14th January 2025!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 de…

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CHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #213 - with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski 1:10:31

1y ago1:10:31

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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE 213The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 14th January 2025! 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 …

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CHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #85 - with Sandra Moll 54:29

1y ago54:29

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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #85 FROM THE PSYCH HEALTH AND SAFETY PODCAST CANADAThe Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 14th January 2025!In this episode Ian speaks with Dr. Sandra Moll and they discuss why and how the peer support apps PeerOnCall (https://www.oncallapp.ca/) and Beyond Silence (https://www.beyondsilence.ca/) can provid…

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Christmas Replay: Episode #192 - with Dr Cynthia Mathieu 58:00

1y ago58:00

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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #192The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 14th January 2025! In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr. Cynthia Mathieu, Author and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. We chat about her book, Dark Personalities in the Workplace, and her ongoi…

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Expert Series: 2024 Wrapped 48:21

1y ago48:21

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In this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, Australian co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell discuss highlights from 2024 in a ‘Spotify Wrapped’ inspired episode. Top 5 highlights from the year include the inaugural PHSCON conference (and a lookahead to the 2025 edition), new colleagues at FlourishDx, turning customer problems in…

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Nudging for Mental Health with Elizabeth Bachrad 36:38

1y ago36:38

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Elizabeth Bachrad, Population Health Strategist. Elizabeth discusses the application of nudge theory to mental health, and reflects on the quality of data about the conditions that enable good health and how to leverage them.By Elizabeth Bachrad, Peter Kelly, Kate Field

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Casual Employment & Mental Health in Academia - with Lauren Cox 31:10

1y ago31:10

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https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/research-handbook-of-academic-mental-health-9781803925073.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqSsmnxPvFc57GLIkcxDbGOAqHDGA7uaYt8xjxu9O0eAxPV8QSEBy Lauren Cox, Joelle Mitchell, Jason van Schie

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Beyond Bikes & Bananas: Creating a work environment that works - with Ryan Hopkins 1:02:03

1y ago1:02:03

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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 culture through small, actionable changes to create a posi…

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Psychosocial Toolkits for First Responders with Karina Jorritsma 1:03:32

1y ago1:03:32

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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.By Karina Jorritsma, Jason van Schie, Joelle Mitchell

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Alternative Dispute Resolution - with Treena Reilkoff 39:23

1y ago39:23

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Treena Reilkoff, Trauma Informed Conflict Management Specialist at TLR Solutions 4 Conflict. They discuss the importance of psychological health and safety within mediation, the impact of trauma, and how psychosocial controls can be applied to protect the health and safety of all parties involved i…

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Psychosocial Safety Governance: Opportunities for Improvement – with Anna Dawson 39:02

1y ago39:02

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Anna Dawson, Organisational Psychologist and Board Director. Anna shares her views on the role of the Board in relation to psychosocial safety, and offers guidance on what good governance looks like, with tips for WHS professionals who want to make psychosocial safety simple for the Board…

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Listening and Building Psychological Health and Safety in a Diverse Workforce 53:46

1y ago53:46

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In this episode, Ian Lewis interviews Catherine Wilcox of Translink, one of Canada's largest integrated transit systems comprised of boats, buses, trains, and trams and a large workforce of operators, support technicians, public safety personnel, and corporate support. Translink has extensive experience in critical incident response and now are lea…

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Expert Series: How to Embed your Psychosocial Safety Strategy 49:42

1y ago49:42

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In this Expert Series episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle discuss key considerations to ensure your psychosocial safety activities move beyond ad-hoc to embedded. In this practical and broad-ranging conversation they consider board/exec reporting, risk ownership, process ownership, incident response and competence building.…

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Certifying a PH&S Management System - with Emma Meenan 37:02

1y ago37:02

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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Emma Meenan, Head of Health and Safety at London Luton Airport. Emma shares about the process involved in achieving certification against ISO 45003.By Emma Meenan, Peter Kelly

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The Business Impact of Line Manager Mental Health Training - with Dr Juliet Hassard 47:16

1y ago47:16

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You can read the full paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0306065By Dr. Juliet Hassard, Joelle Mitchell, Jason van Schie

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Is Helping Embedded in Your Workplace Culture? - with Megan Wilson and Mike Armson 1:10:21

1+ y ago1:10:21

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In this episode, guest host Erin O’Byrne sits down with Megan Wilson and Mike Armson from Sklar, Wilton & Associates, marketing and strategy consultancy, to delve into the company’s unique internal culture and the impact of their Headway program on external clients. They explore how their Helping Quotient and culture of feedback were developed, det…

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Avoidable employee harm in disciplinary processes – with Kevin Teoh and Andrew Cooper 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

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https://www.hpma.org.uk/download/when-we-do-harm/ When work harms: how better understanding of avoidable employee harm can improve employee safety, patient safety and healthcare quality | BMJ Leader Frontiers | The last resort: reducing avoidable employee harm by improving the application of the disciplinary policy and process (frontiersin.org) The…

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Leaning into mental health in the energy sector 1:02:12

1+ y ago1:02:12

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In this episode, Ian Lewis speaks with Leora Hornstein of Cenovus Energy, a leading international energy with a substantial presence in Western Canada. She has been with Cenovus for 8 years and is currently the Well-being Specialist, leading well-being at the company. She is also a Registered Nurse, Certified Occupational Health Nurse, and a traine…

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A 5x5 matrix for psychosocial risk? – with Dr Kate Harris 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

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In this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Kate Harris of North Adelaide Local Health Network regarding the application of risk matrices to psychosocial risk.During the discussion, they talk about her experience leading a project with various stakeholders to build a contextually relevant r…