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Loneliness in the Workplace
Loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim will be speaking with us next Tuesday 1-1:30pm AEDT about tackling loneliness at work.
We hope you can join us live for this free event, but the recording will be available at the same link and on our website.
Productivity Commission Report
It is unsurprising and inspiring to see that the Productivity Commission’s final report into mental health has found (among many other things) that the workplace has a significant role to play when it comes to preventing instances of mental ill health as well as in the recovery for people who are affected. If you are receiving this newsletter, you probably already knew this and are equally as reassured that preventative methods are the focus for the Productivity Commission’s recommendations. Recommendation seven of the report focuses entirely on Workplaces – Equip workplaces to be mentally healthy – and there are some specific actions focusing on the need to elevate psychological health and safety, creating minimum standards for EAP providers, and having “No Liability treatment for mental health related workers compensation claims".
WayAhead are proud to have been involved in the submission process for this report. You can view WayAhead's formal response to the report on our website. You can also see the submission we did on the draft report back in 2019 here. We want to thank all our Workplaces members who provided feedback and supported the inclusion of workplaces on the agenda. One of the great things I see about this report for use in the short term, is an extra piece of evidence for workplaces to use when validating the creation of mental health prevention strategies and initiatives in the workplace.
Steph Thompson, Workplaces Lead
Coming up
WayAhead Workplaces Virtual Members Meeting, 16 December
We're so excited to bring our members together virtually for the first time. Hear from expert guest speakers, network with fellow members across Australia, and meet our new Lead, Steph! Camille Wilson from Grow Together Now will present on Building sustainable, mentally healthy workplaces using the lens of lived experience, and Renada Lee from SuperFriend will share the latest insights from SuperFriend’s Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Report 2020. This morning all members were sent a calendar invitation with the link to join. Please contact us if you did not receive this. This is a member only event – become a member to join us.
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How to Combat Workplace Complacency, 17 December - Jonah Group
Complacency often has a negative annotation as an "attitude issue", however looking from a neurological perspective, it is the result of a perceived lack of risk, mostly caused by repetitive work or high levels of experience. Join Robert Wentzel, Safety Leadership Expert, to look at this in more detail in this free webinar.
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Financial Wellness Tools and Resources - Wisr
We're pleased to introduce our members to Wisr's free financial wellness tools and resources:
- A financial wellness survey to gauge your level of financial confidence – this will help you understand what areas need improvement to help you make better financial decisions moving forward
- A credit score check to understand your current credit scores from two leading credit bureaus – this is an essential step to getting on top of your finances
- Access Wisr’s Bootcamp to learn the fundamentals of finance in a fun and interactive way.
To access this program and start your financial wellness journey, click here.
If you would like to try out the Wisr App (an app which helps you pay down debt by rounding up your daily purchases) here is a complimentary promo code WISR-Partners2020 for free use until 1 January 2021. Available on iOS and Android. T&Cs apply.
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Mental Health and Safety Leadership Courses, March 2021 - Jonah Group
New dates announced: We have proudly partnered with The Jonah Group to bring global, leading edge solutions to our members with an exclusive 50% discount off their live, online courses. Contact us for the code.
- Combat Complacency and Limbic Risk, 4 March
- Safety Leadership Foundations for Managers, two parts 2 & 9 March
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers, 11 March
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees, 18 March.
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See what else is on in the remainder of the year in our calendars below, and all of the current Discounts and Offers available exclusively to WayAhead Workplaces members.
Member Spotlight
There’s a men’s revolution on the move; it’s time we freed men from outdated masculine norms and we’re excited to be part of catalysing that through workplace wellbeing programs."
David Pointon & Ben Hughes, Co-Founders of The Men's Table
New resources
Holidaying with a Healthy Mind Podcast - Healthy Minds Program
As a free gift during the upcoming holiday season, award-winning psychologist Dr Tom Nehmy and his team invite our members to download this podcast and share it with their team and staff.
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Mental Health and Safety - Mind Your Head
If your workplace is having trouble addressing workplace mental health hazards, Mind Your Head can help. Their website identifies some of the most common workplace mental health hazards, and you can sign up to receive more tools and information.
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Mentally Healthy Workplaces during COVID-19 - National Mental Health Commission
Earlier this month the Commonwealth Government released evidence-based, easy to use guides with practical information and supports for sole traders, small businesses, and medium to large businesses.
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Research
Eight investments that work for physical activity - International Society for Physical Activity and Health
The #8Investments strategy focuses on increasing physical activity across settings. The latest report released this month includes Workplaces as a crucial eighth investment.
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Creating the optimal work environment - HRM
Minor tweaks to your workplace could really improve your employees' productivity and create a better working environment for all. HRM look into air quality, lighting and sound levels.
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Wellbeing in Australian Workplaces - Uprise
Employee Assistance Provider Uprise surveyed 2000+ workers nationally in September. Overall, 51% of respondents had poor wellbeing, with 23% likely to be experiencing a current mental illness. See the benchmark for mental health in Australian workplaces.
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Articles
How to build a pulse survey - HRM
One positive to come out of the pandemic is a renewed interest in checking in with employees. Here's an expert guide to setting up a pulse survey.
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Expert think pieces - WayAhead Workplaces
We recently launched a new series of guest articles from wellbeing experts, researchers and practitioners.
Our first piece is from Steph Thompson who shares her insights into perinatal anxiety, how her workplace at the time supported her recovery, and what other workplaces can also do to support their staff.
The second article is by Dr Michelle Lim to complement our conversation about workplace loneliness – what it is and how it is impacting individuals and workplaces across Australia.
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For more of the latest and best workplace wellbeing Resources, Research and Articles, login to our Members-only Resource Library or become a member to gain access today.
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