Psychological Safety at Work: How Leaders Can Reduce Burnout & Boost Productivity | Psychologist
MAR 29, 202644 MIN
Psychological Safety at Work: How Leaders Can Reduce Burnout & Boost Productivity | Psychologist
MAR 29, 202644 MIN
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<p>🎯 Are your employees struggling with burnout, low productivity, and disengagement?In this episode of Human Edge Podcast, host Anastasia sits down with Dr. Tessa Bailey, CEO of the Opus Centre and pioneering organizational psychologist, to discuss the critical link between psychological safety, mental health, and workplace productivity.What You'll Learn:✅ Why managing psychosocial risks can increase productivity by up to 70%✅ The difference between psychological safety and psychosocial safety✅ Practical strategies leaders can implement Monday morning to create safer workplaces✅ How to address the billion-dollar psychological claims crisis in healthcare✅ Real-world case studies: 95% reduction in workplace injuries through simple changes✅ Why emotional intelligence is non-negotiable for modern managers✅ The role of belonging, trust, and civility in high-performing teamsKey Topics Covered:Psychological safety in the workplacePsychosocial risk managementLeadership and emotional intelligenceWork-related stress and burnout preventionMental health in healthcare settingsOrganizational culture transformationEmployee engagement strategiesWork-life balance for leadersConsultation and co-design approachesPractical resources vs. policy overload🔥 Standout Insights:"Workers don't ask for ridiculous things—they ask for practical resources" - Dr. Tessa Bailey shares surprising findings from her PhD research on how simple workplace adjustments led to dramatic improvements in both mental health and productivity.💡 Perfect For:HR professionals and people managersHealthcare leaders and administratorsOrganizational development specialistsBusiness owners and executivesAnyone interested in workplace mental healthLeaders wanting to improve team performanceAbout Dr. Tessa Bailey:Dr. Tessa Bailey is an organizational psychologist and Director of the Opus Centre, specializing in helping large complex organizations rethink leadership, culture, and performance. Her PhD research revealed groundbreaking insights into how workplace factors predict employee productivity and mental health outcomes.Real Results Shared:🎯 Manufacturing company: 95% reduction in repetitive strain injuries🎯 Childcare centre: Dramatic decrease in staff exhaustion, mentioned as regional leader in mental health🎯 Healthcare sector: Practical strategies to address billion-dollar psychological claims</p>