Evidence-Based Practice for Psychosocial Safety
Description
In this live podcast recording of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast, co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell will chat with Professor Rob Briner of Birkbeck University about how to apply evidence-based practice to psychosocial safety and mental health at work more broadly.
Learn more about the critical topic of applying evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety and mental health in the workplace. Given the increasing complexities around mental health issues and the growing body of evidence that many popular workplace mental health interventions are ineffective—or, in some cases, even harmful—this discussion could not be more timely or essential.
The importance of applying an evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety cannot be overstated. In a world where workplace stressors are continuously evolving, and where employees are increasingly aware of the impact of psychosocial factors on their well-being, employers must turn to evidence-based approaches that have been rigorously tested and proven effective. This podcast episode will focus on how HR and HSE professionals can leverage the power of evidence-based practice to create safer, healthier workplaces. By understanding what evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety entails, professionals can make better-informed decisions that positively impact employee mental health and well-being.
Professor Briner will explore the key principles of evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety, including how to critically assess the unique challenges within an organisation and select interventions with proven efficacy. Often, organisations implement mental health initiatives without fully understanding the underlying issues or without verifying whether these initiatives align with best practices. This episode will highlight how evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety helps practitioners avoid these pitfalls. By basing their actions on sound evidence, organisations can avoid interventions that may appear beneficial but ultimately fail to address the root causes of workplace stress or, worse, exacerbate these issues.
Join this enlightening discussion to understand how evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety can transform mental health and safety in the workplace. Learn how HR and HSE professionals can ensure that their efforts are aligned with scientifically validated methods and how evidence-based practice for psychosocial safety can set the standard for mental health initiatives that genuinely support and protect employees.
Rob Briner
Prof of Organisational Psychology
Rob Briner is Professor of Organisational Psychology in the School of Business and Management. He conducts research into several areas of organisational psychology and HR such as work and well-being, the psychological contract, work-nonwork relationships and ethnicity. In addition, he is very active in developing evidence-based practice in management, HR and organisational psychology.
His first degree was in psychology and philosophy (University of Hull) followed by a MSc by thesis about the theory and evidence for the relationship between stress and illness (Durham University). He completed his PhD at the MRC/ESRC Social and Applied Psychology Unit (now The Institute of Work Psychology) at the University of Sheffield.
Before moving to the University of Bath in 2011 he worked for 20
Jason van Schie
Managing Director & Psychologist
Jason van Schie is the Managing Director of People Diagnostix. Jason holds a Masters of Applied Psychology (Occupational) and has been working as a registered psychologist since 2005. He has a wealth of experience consulting to workplaces and schools locally and internationally in the areas of health, wellbeing and safety.
He is the lead contributor to FlourishDx – a leading psychological health and safety digital platform that makes integrated and risk based approach to workplace mental health accessible at scale. He is also the co-host of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast and course instructor on the 45003 Academy – both free resources to rapidly advance psychological health and safety understanding and practice.
Joelle Mitchell
Director – Psychological Health and Safety
Joelle is an Organisational Psychologist and human factors specialist.
She takes academic research findings from the fields of psychology, OHS and human factors, and translates them into the language and tools used in the field of risk management.
She applies the principles of evidence-based practice to drive improvement in psychological health and safety outcomes. Her qualifications include a BSc(Honours) and a Master of Applied Psychology, and she is a certified ISO45001 auditor.