New Code of Practice Overview

As with the introduction of all new legislation it can be difficult to navigate and identify what are the key first steps for your organisation to ensure compliance and more importantly in the case of psychological safety, to lead the industry with your people always front of mind.

This is why we have designed a fit for purpose questionnaire as a starting point for all the organisations and teams.

The twenty-five questions cover five key areas - Role, Leadership, Policy, Safety and General Information. To lead, embrace and embed psychological safety in your workplace will ensure current employees feel seen and heard, which is the very base level requirement for creating and maintaining a psychological safe environment.

These actions will also make your organisation an employer of choice. Research clearly demonstrates that in this era of ‘The Mass Resignation’ and ‘Quiet Quitting’, organisations who fail to integrate and embed exceptional wellbeing and mental health initiatives will not keep up with industry.

Their culture will no longer attract and retain elite and committed staff and will fall behind in the key success areas of innovation and creativity. The Wholistic Being can offer many levels and stages of support, depending on organisational and people requirements.

• Complete TWB Focused Questionnaire to establish a clear understanding of your organisations current position.

• We will analyse your response in line with the Code of Practice and provide feedback of your current status and the key areas that need addressing.

• We will also provide single page Tip sheet on the most pressing area of concern requiring immediate action. Cost: $199+GST

Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter said that “under work health and safety laws, PCBUs have a positive duty to do everything they reasonably can to prevent exposure to psychosocial hazards and risks.”

“On average, work-related psychological injuries have longer recovery times, higher costs, and require more time away from work when compared with physical injuries. (Safe Work Australia Website 02 Aug 2022).

We have provided some further options for support and would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation to deepen our understanding of your needs across the whole organisation.

Below we have outlined a potential way forward for your consideration:

Potential Step 1

• Complete TWB focused questionnaire to establish a clear understanding of your organisations current position.

• We will analyse your response in line with the Code of Practice and provide feedback of your current status and the key areas that need addressing.

• We will also provide single page Tip sheet on the most pressing area of concern requiring immediate action. Cost: $199+GST

Potential Step 2 As above plus:

• Consultative meetings with appropriate Leaders to tailor relevant workshops for key staff.

• Create a plan for implementation with key objectives and timeframes to be achieved. Cost: $395 per hour +GST

Potential Step 3 As above plus:

• Tailored Workshops – bespoke design and implemented in line with your organisations values and policies.

• Cost: TBD (this will depend on the workshops and plans. Further pricing can be given after step two)

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or concerns and we look forward to partnering with you to create a mentally healthy workplace.

*ISO 45003 - Occupational health and safety management — Psychological health and safety at work — Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks