Psychosocial Health & Wellbeing - What are the benefits of getting this right?

By
Kate Elliott
Published on
15 March 2024

In 2019-20, Mental stress was the fourth largest cause of serious workers' compensation claims responsible for 8% of serious claims. It is becoming increasingly important for employers to better manage psychosocial employee wellbeing.

Untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces $10.9 billion per year - $4.7 billion in absenteeism, $6.1 billion in presenteeism and $146 million in compensation claims, according to a PwC and Beyond Blue report on mental health in the workplace.

Absenteeism, reduced productivity, and compensation claims cost Australian workplaces approximately $11 billion per year.

What are the benefits to business?

  • Higher employee retention
  • Lower workers compensation premiums and claims
  • Reduced absenteeism
  • Increased productivity
  • Happier employees

We have you covered!

WorkWell Safety (Powered by Elliott Safety) offer a comprehensive pack to help ensure your organisation meets its legal obligations to manage Psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Our package includes:

  1. Health & Wellbeing Management Plan
  2. Health & Wellbeing Company Risk Assessment Tool
  3. Incident/Complaint Management Framework & Reporting Form
  4. Employee Warning Letter
  5. Performance Improvement Plan
  6. WorkWell Safety Poster - Helplines
  7. WorkWell Safety Poster - Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour
  8. Training packages for middle and upper management

Contact us for more information - 1800472338 or info@workwellsafety.com.au

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