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Program: What are we getting wrong about psychosocial safety?

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There’s confusion about the terms psychological safety and psychosocial safety in workplaces, so what’s the difference? 

Leading expert on psychological safety, Professor Amy Edmondson, and researcher Rachael Potter explain. 

Plus, are Australia's regulations around psychosocial hazards making a difference to workplace safety and productivity? 

Guests:

Amy C. Edmondson, Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School 

Dr Rachael Potter,  research lead specialising in psychosocial factors and workplace safety at the University of South Australia 

And check out our companion episode for practical tips Try This: psychosocial safety tips edition

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Psychological safety is created in teams, psychosocial safety is managed at an organisational level and includes work pressure, and other hazards.

Work, Mental Health, Workplace Accidents and Incidents, Business and Industry Regulation
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