Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Understanding Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on the Workplace Introduction: The Hidden Influence of Unconscious Bias Every workplace strives for fairness, but hidden biases can unknowingly shape decisions, interactions, and opportunities. Unconscious bias—deep-seated attitudes and stereotypes we may not even realize we hold—affects hiring, promotions, teamwork, and overall workplace culture. Addressing these biases is crucial for fostering an inclusive and productive work environment. What Is Unconscious Bias? Unconscious bias refers to the automatic judgments we…
Building a Safer Workplace: The Role of Incident Reporting
Building a Safer Workplace: The Role of Incident Reporting What Is Incident Reporting and Why Is It Important? Did you know that workplace incidents cost businesses billions annually in lost productivity, legal claims, and compensation? Yet, many incidents go unreported, increasing the risk of repeat occurrences. Incident reporting is a crucial component of workplace safety, ensuring that risks are identified, addressed, and prevented. But how many organizations truly have an efficient system in place? Let’s…
Respect in the Workplace: A Key to Safety and Productivity
Respect in the Workplace: A Key to Safety and Productivity Introduction: The Importance of Respect in Workplace Safety Did you know that workplace conflict costs businesses billions annually in lost productivity, legal disputes, and employee turnover? A culture of respect is essential for workplace safety, efficiency, and job satisfaction. Employees who feel valued and heard are more likely to collaborate, follow safety protocols, and contribute positively to their work environment. Why Respect Matters in Workplace…
Behaviour Based Safety – The Basic Principles
Behaviour Based Safety - The Basic Principles GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Safety research over the last few decades has been consistent in showing that human error is the main contributing factor in most accidents in the workplace. Famous accidents like the Titanic and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy prove this when you review the investigation and the root cause. Knowing this, it would be remiss of any company not to include a Behaviour Based…
Engaging Staff in EHS
Engaging Staff in EHS Engaging staff in the area of EHS is no mean feat, as I am sure any seasoned EHS Manager would tell you. It’s a tough challenge for sure and an area that you will need to keep coming back to and in some cases, reinvent the wheel. To be fair, it’s a big part of the role of an EHS Manager and if done well, can ensure that your company is…
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Succeed
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Succeed Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE Leaders create cultures in their organisations that promote two different mindsets for their employees. The first is the survive culture, where leaders manage their employees on a day to day basis, set targets and monitor performance. These managers have little empathy for the people working for them, seeing them as a commodity to be utilized for maximum value and return on investment. This creates a…
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Conflict resolution is a challenging area, but as a manager or supervisor, it comes with the job. Although it is challenging, it can extremely rewarding also. It’s another attribute that you can add to your skill set and an excellent addition to your personal development.
The New Year with a Positive Mindset.
The New Year with a Positive Mindset Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE As we begin a new year, yet again in difficult circumstances, it can be difficult to regain focus on our lives and the positive changes we would like to make. A lot of people might be struggling to regain their motivation to make positive changes in their lives as well as remain fully engaged in both their personal and professional lives. The…
Safe, Seen and Supported. Highlighting Mental Health in the Workplace.
Safe, Seen and Supported. Highlighting Mental Health in the Workplace. Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE On World Mental Health day, it is important that we stop and reflect on the significance of such a day. A day when what was once a hidden and stigmatised topic are encouraged to be discussed in all walks of life. It is fantastic that such a day exists and that the conversation is becoming normalised. However mental health awareness…
Company Culture in Hybrid Workplace.
Company Culture in Hybrid Workplace ? Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE As we finally begin to return to normality and regain most of our personal freedoms, its also time for many people to begin the return to the office. For some this will be a welcome development, others will feel stressed and anxious about returning to the workplace. After such a prolonged period away from colleagues, it will be challenging for many to return to…