Important consultation on managing psychosocial risks at work

Important consultation on managing psychosocial risks at work
Employers are being asked to consider the psychosocial risks facing staff at work. (Image: 123rf)
Bronwyn Heenan
There has been much talk recently about obligations on an employer to manage psychosocial risks at work and to ensure staff have mentally healthy work. These conversations are important, as is ensuring a safe and healthy place for all to work in. WorkSafe is currently consulting on guidelines for all businesses in managing psychosocial risks at work. It has set an extremely tight deadline for that consultation, which is very unfortunate given the importance of the issues, of November 11 to 29.  This consultation builds on an earlier w...

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