Welcome Back to Another HR Alert: Unveiling Psychosocial Hazards

 

Psychosocial hazards have been at the forefront of everyone’s minds this year with the changing landscape of work and the new guidelines that came into effect for most States and territories.

 

Here are 6 common Psychosocial Hazards to look out for:

 

1. Poor Support: Neglecting employee well-being is associated with issues like burnout, stress, high turnover, and increased absenteeism.
2. Inadequate Reward and Recognition: Offering consistent and meaningful recognition is crucial for maintaining your employees’ health, engagement, and motivation at work. 20 employee recognition ideas that work.
3. Remote or Isolated Work: Employees working alone or remotely often face higher risks of stress, loneliness, and a lack of support. Research suggests that emphasizing a sense of belonging may be the most effective way to address these challenges.
4. Poor organisational change management: When changes are poorly planned, communicated or managed, they can be more unpopular. Severe, prolonged, or frequent changes can become a hazard to employees.
5. Conflict or Poor Workplace Relationships: Employees caught in ongoing conflict may feel humiliated, uncomfortable, and upset. Empower your employees to manage conflicts constructively and provide support when needed to make it a helpful, not harmful, experience.
6. Lack of Role Clarity: Employees who lack a clear understanding of their jobs and responsibilities may experience stress, confusion, and frustration.

 

Are you noticing signs of stress among your team members due to unclear job roles and responsibilities? In the ever-evolving workplace, role clarity is a cornerstone of employee well-being and productivity.

Our Job Description Template is tailored to help you address this challenge. Download it now to provide your team with the clarity they need to thrive in their roles.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us!