Harmonious workplaces - Preventing and managing unhealthy workplace behaviour - Practical information for employers - CANNINGTON

Are there signs of unhealthy workplace behaviour in your workplace, where staff are not getting on or they feel they have been treated unfairly? While each of us are human and act respectfully most of the time, there are occasions when behaviours can get out of hand and the mental health of those involved can be affected.

The importance of sound leadership, effective communication and healthy workplace cultures for harmonious workplaces will be emphasised during this session. In addition this session will provide information for employers on:

• what negative workplace behaviours are (such as bullying behaviours and conflict);
• risk factors associated with negative workplace behaviours;
• risk management approach;
• examples of risk assessment tools;
• responding and managing negative behaviours in the workplace; and
• practical guide on what to do when someone says they have been treated unfairly.

Presenters: Justine McGillivray and Helen Mott

Justine McGillivray: Senior Inspector/Scientific Officer, Human Factors and Ergonomics, WorkSafe Division, Department of Commerce.

Justine is an organisational psychologist and is the State Chair of the College of Organisational Psychologists in WA. Justine works to create healthy and safe work environments for employers and employees. This includes providing advice on how to prevent and manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Previously Justine worked as a consultant providing organisational development services including leadership development, coaching, culture surveys, performance management advice and investigations. During this time, Justine was also an injury management consultant and assisted injured workers return to work under both the Comcare and WorkCover workers’ compensation schemes.

Helen Mott: Senior Inspector/Scientific Officer, Human Factors and Ergonomics, WorkSafe Division, Department of Commerce

Helen is a Senior Inspector with undergraduate qualifications in physiotherapy and a variety of post graduate qualifications including a Master of Science in Ergonomics. Helen has worked in the field of occupational health and safety for over thirty years and has extensive experience in hazardous manual tasks and addressing issues across a range of industries including health. Helen works to create a healthy and safe workplace and is currently involved in the prevention and management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

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