Psychosocial Safety Code of Conduct
Working with others in the Media and Marketing industry
The Psychosocial Safety Code of Conduct and Toolkit has been prepared to assist PCBUs and other duty holders working together in connection with the Media and Marketing industry to:
- Comply with the psychosocial risk-related WHS duties they owe both to their own workers and others they work with;
- Assist each other in meeting their psychosocial risk related WHS duties;
- Comply with the WHS consultation, cooperation, and coordination obligations that apply to PCBUs that have duties related to the same WHS matters; and
- Implement common industry practices and processes.
FAQ's
Psychosocial safety refers to the measures and practices in place to protect employees' mental health and well-being by addressing and mitigating psychosocial risks such as workplace stress, bullying, harassment, and work-related burnout. It is essential for maintaining psychological wellbeing in the workplace.
Psychosocial safety is crucial as it promotes a healthy work environment, reduces absenteeism, enhances productivity, and helps in retaining talent. A safe psychosocial environment contributes to the overall well-being of employees and the organization's success, ensuring motivation and accountability.
A positive psychosocial environment improves employee morale, engagement, and job satisfaction, leading to higher productivity and better performance. Conversely, a negative environment can lead to stress, burnout, and decreased performance.
Employers can promote psychosocial safety by implementing clear policies against bullying and harassment, providing mental health support, promoting work-life balance, offering training on stress management, and encouraging open communication. Resources for agency leaders can be instrumental in this process.
Psychological safety focuses on interpersonal dynamics within a team, ensuring that individuals feel safe to express themselves without fear of negative consequences. Psychosocial safety, on the other hand, addresses the overall work environment, including organizational policies and practices that impact employees' mental health and well-being.