BLOGS AND Stories
BLOGS
A collection of our own articles and other blogs of interest in the BETTER WORKPLACE theme.
Harvard Business Review on Psychological Safety
This video explores team psychological safety, what it is, why it is important and how to build it
Self-regulation and leadership
Blogs and Stories The character strength of self-regulation is one that plays a significant part in how people are seen as leaders and how they see themselves as leaders. Those who are adept at managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in the face of...
A character case study
I want to share with you one of the most remarkable experiences I have had in my life. Over the past few months, I have been a volunteer on a political campaign by a first time independent candidate in our federal election. It has been inspirational, frustrating,...
Our Local FIRM is back
At PosWork, we believe that we have a role to play in helping community-minded small business owners to build positive relationships with others and support each other in their ventures in business and life. That's why we run Our Local FIRM lunches: to have a bit of...
Why laughter really is the best medicine
Did you know that March is "International Mirth Month". It's a special period dedicated to increasing happiness and improving our mental health through the power of laughter. The celebration of International Mirth Month is rooted in laughter’s numerous benefits to...
Psychosocial hazard #3 – Poor Support
Do I get adequate training, supervision or direction in my work? Am I provided with the time and resources that I need to do my job? Do I feel adequately supported in my role or with my life balance? Just a few of the questions to ask regarding whether workers get adequate support.
Psychosocial hazard #2 – Low Job Control
Blogs and StoriesIt can be that my job is really controlled mechanically or by technology or that I have a micromanaging boss or that I deal directly with people who can be unpredictable so I don't feel in control. There are lots of ways that that can happen.CONTACT...
Psychosocial hazard #1 – Job Demands
Blogs and StoriesThey can be high or low, physical, psychological or emotional and they can manifest as risks in lots of different ways.CONTACT USPosWork A Division of Ridgeline Human Resources Pty Ltd ABN : 24 091 644 094QUICK RESOURCE LINKSCOMMUNITY LINKS
The difference between stress and overwhelm
Blogs and Stories There are lots of surveys and studies that are reporting very high levels of burnout among workers and most especially among leaders. Are people really overwhelmed or are they just stressed, perhaps a bit more than normally but really just stressed?...
The difference that recognising your people can make
Blogs and Stories Do you recall that old saying: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"? Are you having any difficulties retaining good people? Are you spending a lot of time and money on finding replacements? Perhaps you need to spend a bit more time and...
Why a growth mindset is important for wellbeing
Blogs and Stories Do you have a growth mindset and what difference does it make to your wellbeing and relationships if you do? Here we explore how the theory on growth and fixed mindsets, first introduced by psychologist Carol Dweck, plays out in a work setting. A...
Of course it is about meaning
Blogs and Stories To us, the findings from SEEK's inaugural Workplace Happiness Index survey are no surprise - study after study has shown much the same findings about the factors that are most important to people feeling happy at work. Let's have a look at them. ...
VIDEOS
Our videos are a mix of explainers on various elements of making BETTER WORKPLACES and stories on good practices that we have come across or been involved in.
Harvard Business Review on Psychological Safety
This video explores team psychological safety, what it is, why it is important and how to build it
Psychosocial hazard #3 – Poor Support
Do I get adequate training, supervision or direction in my work? Am I provided with the time and resources that I need to do my job? Do I feel adequately supported in my role or with my life balance? Just a few of the questions to ask regarding whether workers get adequate support.
Psychosocial hazard #2 – Low Job Control
Blogs and StoriesIt can be that my job is really controlled mechanically or by technology or that I have a micromanaging boss or that I deal directly with people who can be unpredictable so I don't feel in control. There are lots of ways that that can happen.CONTACT...
Psychosocial hazard #1 – Job Demands
Blogs and StoriesThey can be high or low, physical, psychological or emotional and they can manifest as risks in lots of different ways.CONTACT USPosWork A Division of Ridgeline Human Resources Pty Ltd ABN : 24 091 644 094QUICK RESOURCE LINKSCOMMUNITY LINKS
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