Well Workplaces

We've got a special episode lined up to kick off 2024, where we'll be talking about the key skill of situational leadership. Today's guest joins Tom all the way from Sweden. Her name is Jessica Hill Holm and she's a leadership and executive coach and the founder of Hill Holm Coaching and Consulting. Now with over two decades of experience, she specialises in helping leaders and teams unlock their true potential.Jessica incorporates the principles of Swedish excellence and combining her experience in leadership and competence development with a really deep understanding of international business dynamics. She's worked with some renowned companies like H&M, Nordea and Sandvik, as well as business incubators, start-ups to create successful organisations. Jessica's customised coaching solutions emphasise authentic leadership, clarity, and the pursuit of excellence.  ~ RESOURCES WebMD Article ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rhiannon Puddy, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manager at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, shares her journey from podiatry to health leadership. She discusses the challenges of implementing cohesive wellbeing programs and the importance of fostering a culture of health in organizations. Rhiannon emphasizes the power of effective branding in workplace wellness initiatives and the need for personalized support focusing on mental, financial, and physical health. She also highlights the role of employee feedback in creating impactful well-being strategies.

In this episode, we're joined by Derin McMains, the Director of Mental Performance at ReliaQuest and a former professional baseball player and manager. With over a decade of experience, McMains brings a unique perspective on achieving peak performance that extends beyond sports to impact various aspects of life. Derin McMains, a seasoned mental performance expert, has crafted programs for renowned entities such as the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Notre Dame. His journey from professional baseball to mental performance coaching unveils insights that resonate across different life domains. Key talking points include debunking the work-life balance myth and highlighting the significance of work-life presence for success and well-being. McMains also shares strategies for navigating challenging days, cultivating a world-class mindset, and maintaining a professional edge. Insights on teammate development and the unique role of a mental performance coach versus a psychologist are explored. Join us for a compelling conversation with Derin McMains, gaining valuable insights into unlocking peak performance that goes beyond the sports arena to enhance personal and professional life.

It can be a real challenge in workplaces to know what to assess, which wellbeing initiatives to run, and which of those need to be prioritised in order to reduce the overall health risks for your employees. Many wellbeing leaders struggle with the notion that many of their wellbeing program engagements throughout the year are only engaged in by the “healthiest” employees, or those that arguably may be already proactively looking after their own health and wellbeing. In Australia and New Zealand, 2 out of 3 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. This is a harrowing statistic, and given our affinity in these countries to embracing the outdoors, sport, beaches, the clean air and open spaces, it is clear that prevention and protection against skin cancer is vitally important. While we are dropping a few stats, there is data that we have gathered at Pinnacle Health Group, in relation to the employee skin cancer checks that we deliver. And its a doozy: Of the employees that undergo a skin cancer check with Pinnacle at their workplace -for up to 71 percent of these people - it is their first ever skin cancer check they've had conducted. To put this in simpler terms, if these employees didn't have a skin cancer check arranged with their workplace, they simply would not have had their skin checked for suspicious lesions, spots to watch, and of course, cancers. Skin Cancer Checks are our most popular employee health check, and with the pending Spring and Summer seasons approaching quickly, we feel that it’s a super-important time to share our knowledge and advice, to ensure that workplaces can effectively deliver skin cancer checks moving forward. In this interactive and practical workshop delivered by Trent Marsh, National Health and Wellbeing Manager you will learn: The background of employee skin cancer checks, and what the most popular skin cancer checks entail The logistics, considerations, and planning process to delivering a highly engaged workplace skin check program The importance of awareness and communication in order to engage employees in skin cancer checks How skin cancer checks can be delivered for the hybrid workforce How to inspire employees from all health backgrounds to get regular check ups And how to use the skin check program data obtained in checks to guide decision making on your overall employee wellbeing program This one-hour session is interactive and suitable for leaders in HR, Health and Wellbeing or Health and Safety, or team leaders looking to inspire their team to healthy change. This 30 minute Masterclass, delivered by Josh Lambert, is interactive and suitable for people in HR, or Health, Safety and Wellbeing professionals in large organisations, government teams, those working in mid-tier businesses and even small business owners.

Today, we're joined by Jess Ekserdjian and Sophie Curtis, clinical psychologists and co-founders of Enso Workplace Wellbeing. Their extensive experience in public mental health and private practice has honed their focus on workplace wellbeing and resilience. Resilience, for Jess and Sophie, is not just about bouncing back from adversity but thriving during stability. They emphasise the pivotal role of mindset, employing psychological frameworks like CBT and self-compassion. Their workshops empower individuals to identify and reframe negative thoughts, leading to tangible improvements in workplace wellbeing and performance. They stress the importance of open dialogues on workplace wellbeing and have found active employee engagement to be a powerful tool. The pandemic has underscored the relevance of resilience, making it a post-COVID buzzword. Jess and Sophie recommend organisations measure the impact of resilience programs on both employees and workplace culture. Looking ahead, they foresee a sustained focus on workplace resilience and wellbeing, recognising its pivotal role in organisational success. This emphasis will be critical for organisations navigating the evolving landscape of work. ~ Resources Pinnacle Performance Club: Jess Ekserdjian and Sophie Curtis ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Week Three: National Safe Work Month Working together to support all workers during National Safe Work Month Host Tom Bosna explores Week Three of National Safe Work Month, stressing tailored approaches for varied worker groups. He underscores the importance of training and communication, especially for young and culturally diverse workers. Tom highlights risks for remote workers and labour hire employees, emphasising joint responsibility. He shares a personal experience on workers' comp stigma, emphasising the need for a supportive work environment. Tom encourages ongoing efforts for year-round workplace safety and invites listener engagement. ~ Resources: ⁠⁠https://pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au/psychosocial-support-in-the-workplace/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Version: Pinnacle Health Group Masterclass - Psychosocial Support in the Workplace⁠⁠ Thanks for listening to the audio version of our Masterclass "Psychosocial Support in the Workplace" - clearly a huge topic, and front of mind for many of you right now! As mentioned, the session today aimed to share some insights into not only the changes in WHS legislation and requirements of workplaces to manage psychosocial hazards, but also the broader context and integration of these requirements with the overall HS&W strategy at your organisation. As also mentioned - this session only scratched the surface in terms of understanding best practice, and how to actually implement the risk management process in your workplace. The Model Code of Practice (i.e. how to actually implement the process at your organisation) can be found below, using the link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE TO PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY MODEL CODE OF PRACTICE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some other handy resources include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠explanation of WHS law changes and requirements of workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FAQs regarding psychosocial safety⁠⁠⁠ ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Week Two: National Safe Work Month Working together to protect workers' mental health during National Safe Work Month In this episode, Tom explores Week Two of National Safe Work Month, emphasising the theme, "For Everyone's Safety, Work Safely." He highlights the significance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, alongside physical health.Tom discusses psychosocial hazards, encompassing risks to psychological and physical wellbeing. These hazards include factors like job demands, low control, poor support and stresses the importance of role clarity and effective communication in managing these risks.The episode touches on the challenges of remote or isolated work, which can lead to limited access to resources and communication issues. Tom advises consulting workers and adopting a comprehensive risk management approach. ~ Resources: ⁠https://pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au/psychosocial-support-in-the-workplace/⁠ ⁠Podcast Version: Pinnacle Health Group Masterclass - Psychosocial Support in the Workplace⁠ Thanks for listening to the audio version of our Masterclass "Psychosocial Support in the Workplace" - clearly a huge topic, and front of mind for many of you right now! As mentioned, the session today aimed to share some insights into not only the changes in WHS legislation and requirements of workplaces to manage psychosocial hazards, but also the broader context and integration of these requirements with the overall HS&W strategy at your organisation. As also mentioned - this session only scratched the surface in terms of understanding best practice, and how to actually implement the risk management process in your workplace. The Model Code of Practice (i.e. how to actually implement the process at your organisation) can be found below, using the link. ⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE TO PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY MODEL CODE OF PRACTICE⁠⁠⁠ Some other handy resources include: ⁠⁠⁠explanation of WHS law changes and requirements of workplaces⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FAQs regarding psychosocial safety⁠⁠ ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Week One: National Safe Work Month Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace: The Power of Proactive Risk Management during National Safe Work Month In today's solo episode of the Well Workplaces Podcast, Tom Bosna delves into workplace safety and risk management. Timed for National Safe Work Month, the theme, "For Everyone's Safety, Work Safely" urges workplaces to prioritise safety, aiming to reduce work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Tom emphasises the significance of proactive risk management, highlighting its immense contribution to the nation's economy, potentially saving a staggering $28.6 billion by eliminating work-related injuries and illnesses. The episode covers the risk management process, starting with hazard identification. He provides examples of common hazards, from working at heights to exposure to dust and gases, underlining the broad scope of risk management. Tom addresses the challenges of remote work, emphasising the employer's responsibility in ensuring proper equipment and workstation setups. The episode also touches on psychosocial hazards and offers strategies for managing the risk of UV exposure, particularly relevant for outdoor workers. Tom emphasises inclusivity in decision-making and concludes by urging a collective commitment to workplace safety. ~ Resources: https://pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au/psychosocial-support-in-the-workplace/ Podcast Version: Pinnacle Health Group Masterclass - Psychosocial Support in the Workplace Thanks for listening to the audio version of our Masterclass "Psychosocial Support in the Workplace" - clearly a huge topic, and front of mind for many of you right now! As mentioned, the session today aimed to share some insights into not only the changes in WHS legislation and requirements of workplaces to manage psychosocial hazards, but also the broader context and integration of these requirements with the overall HS&W strategy at your organisation. As also mentioned - this session only scratched the surface in terms of understanding best practice, and how to actually implement the risk management process in your workplace. The Model Code of Practice (i.e. how to actually implement the process at your organisation) can be found below, using the link. ⁠⁠LINK HERE TO PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY MODEL CODE OF PRACTICE⁠⁠ Some other handy resources include: ⁠⁠explanation of WHS law changes and requirements of workplaces⁠⁠ ⁠⁠FAQs regarding psychosocial safety⁠ ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you work in the workplace wellbeing, health and safety or human resources space, chances are you have heard a lot lately around “Psychosocial Risk” and “Psychosocial Support”. The development of new workplace regulations in Australia has strengthened workplace health and safety laws, to better address risks to workplace psychological health. This has meant that workplace stakeholders have needed to improve education and awareness related to psychosocial hazards, to minimise or eliminate these risks in Australian workplaces and help to build safe and healthy workplaces. At Pinnacle Health Group, we are fielding loads of enquiries relating to psychosocial support, and the practical ways to provide services and programs to complement psychosocial risk management policies and procedures. We delivered July and August Masterclasses on this topic: Psychosocial Support for Workplaces. In this session, we provide an overview of: the role of psychosocial support in overall workplace health and wellbeing an overview of the key categories of psychosocial risk in the workplace how to provide easy access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) implementing regular employee access to 1:1 conversations and feedback and understanding the training/resources relating to responding to mental health risks ~ RESOURCES Thanks for listening to the audio version of our Masterclass "Psychosocial Support in the Workplace" - clearly a huge topic, and front of mind for many of you right now! As mentioned, the session today aimed to share some insights into not only the changes in WHS legislation and requirements of workplaces to manage psychosocial hazards, but also the broader context and integration of these requirements with the overall HS&W strategy at your organisation. As also mentioned - this session only scratched the surface in terms of understanding best practice, and how to actually implement the risk management process in your workplace. The Model Code of Practice (i.e. how to actually implement the process at your organisation) can be found below, using the link. ⁠LINK HERE TO PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY MODEL CODE OF PRACTICE⁠ Some other handy resources include: ⁠explanation of WHS law changes and requirements of workplaces⁠ ⁠FAQs regarding psychosocial safety⁠ Thanks once again for attending, and please reach out if you have any questions or require support with any WHS related matters to hello@pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au or https://pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au/ ~ About Josh Lambert This 30 minute Masterclass, delivered by Josh Lambert, is interactive and suitable for people in HR, or Health, Safety and Wellbeing professionals in large organisations, government teams, those working in mid-tier businesses and even small business owners. Josh is a wellbeing entrepreneur, physiotherapist, speaker, and co-owner of Pinnacle Health Group. He is a workplace wellbeing leader and advocate, and along with hosting regular master classes and events and being featured on wellbeing panels and published for wellbeing articles in publications such as Men's Fitness Magazine and the AFR. Josh's current role involves consulting many of Australia's largest workplaces on their employee wellbeing strategy - which includes mapping out an annual calendar of health initiatives delivered by the PHG team. Josh's belief is that workplaces and organisations are, not only responsible for the wellbeing of their own employees, but for inspiring healthy change in teams, families, communities and society as a whole.

In this episode, Dr. Kristy Goodwin, an expert in digital wellbeing, explores the significance of digital balance in today's hyperconnected world. She defines digital wellbeing and discusses its importance for individuals in their personal lives and the workplace. Amid constant connectivity, maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be challenging. Dr. Goodwin provides practical strategies to establish healthier boundaries and overcome the multitasking trap, allowing individuals to maintain focus and effectiveness. Join us for an eye-opening conversation as we explore digital wellbeing, technology's impact on the workplace, and actionable steps for cultivating a healthy relationship with technology for personal and professional growth. ~ Resources Dr Kristy's Top Resource Recommendations Buy Dr Kristy Goodwin's book: Dear Digital, We Need To Talk Connect with Dr Kristy ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.