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How to manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace

WEBAccording to Professor Quinlan, psychosocial hazards are the adverse social and psychological conditions that impact workers' health, safety, and wellbeing, …

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Rebuilding psychological safety in the workplace post-coronavirus

WEBEmployee mental health and organisational outcomes are at risk but there are steps business leaders can take to reinforce psychological safety in the workplace, …

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Why do hospital staff neglect to wash their hands

WEBHand-washing is regarded as the most critical action healthcare workers can take to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired – and antibiotic-resistant – infections …

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How better leadership in hospitals can improve patient outcomes

WEBNew research has found an improved approach to leadership coordination and communication in hospitals can improve patient outcomes. The importance of …

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How poor people management is debilitating the hospital system

WEBThe upshot of too much control is disengagement and burnout among healthcare professionals and a delay in the introduction of improved standards for …

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Are you experiencing burnout

WEBThis research is outlined in a recently published book – Burnout: A guide to identifying burnout and pathways to recovery – and summarised here. Exhaustion, loss …

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The six key ingredients in Dr Tim Sharp's recipe for happiness

WEBHappiness is closely linked to our physical wellbeing. Exercise, eating well, and getting good sleep can cultivate good mental wellbeing. O: Optimism. Unrealistic …

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How COVID-19 has changed consumer trends forever

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant change for many. It has altered consumer trends and, as a result, the trajectories of many Australian …

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The 'S' in ESG and what it truly means for corporate sustainability

WEBSybil Dixon, Governance & Sustainability Manager at UniSuper, says the social component of ESG is made up of four categories: Staff: diversity, retention, training. Safety: …

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Eight ways to improve safety in the road transport industry

WEBEight important factors for improved safety. Prof. Quinlan said there are eight important factors which must be addressed if the road transport industry is to …

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GMO food labelling: what works (and what doesn’t) for consumers

WEBThe research raises some important implications for both policymakers and consumers, according to Dr Kim, who said all forms of GMO labelling have significant …

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Can you take sick leave for a mental health day

WEBDr Alice Orchiston, lecturer at the School of Law, Society & Criminology, UNSW Law & Justice, says whether you can take such days using sick leave is …

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The right to disconnect: what does it mean and how will it work

WEBAustralia’s new legal right to disconnect allows workers to switch off after hours and choose not to engage with work communications. This doesn’t prevent …

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Lucy Brogden: how leaders can improve their own mental health

WEBInterim Dean and Professor of Management. Frederik Anseel, Professor of Management and Senior Deputy Dean (Research & Enterprise) at UNSW Business …

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Six Important Ways Covid-19 Has Changed The Workplace

WEBResearch spotlight | 13 August 2020. The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we work. Some say the coronavirus pandemic will have a lasting, positive impact on workplace …

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Health care inequality in Australia: how fair is Medicare

WEBFor the most part, funding of Medicare comes from tax, and more tax is taken from those with higher incomes, which provides care for those with less money. In …

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How resilient is the insurance industry against climate change

WEBFirstly, the industry needs better risk awareness. “Climate-related research is in urgent demand to better understand the implications of climate change for insurance …

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The real economic cost-benefit of the COVID-19 shutdown

WEBIn the cold calculus of cost-benefit analysis, a highly pessimistic view of the economic costs of Australia’s shutdown comes to around $90 billion. It is a small price to …

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