Mitigating Psychosocial Risks
in the Workplace

The first step in creating a psychosocially safe environment is having policies and procedures in place to safeguard your staff. You want to maintain this state of safety and ensure it is implemented at all levels of the organisation. 

Helping Leaders Understand Psychosocial Risks

Conducting an audit of your psychosocial risk profile can assist in ensuring compliance with local psychosocial safety laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where your organization operates.  

Organizational Optimization Tool

WPO Psychosocial Risk Screener

The WPO Psychosocial Screener is used as an initial step in supporting you to better understand the psychosocial risk profile of your organisation, upon which WPO’s consulting group can support you in making the necessary next steps to securing the safety of your people, and compliance with any local laws or requirements. 

Addressing Psychosocial Risks Drives Organizational Impact.

Statistics show that managing psychosocial risks in the workplace can significantly reduce stress levels and improve overall employee wellbeing.  

Increased Productivity:

Effective management of psychosocial risks can lead to a 12% increase in employee productivity, as reduced stress enables employees to focus better and work more efficiently.

Gallup State of the Global Workplace  

Reduced Absenteeism:

Workplaces that actively manage psychosocial risks see a 25% reduction in absenteeism rates, as employees experience lower stress levels and better mental health support.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) 

Lower Burnout Rates:

 Companies that prioritize psychosocial safety report up to a 30% decrease in burnout among employees, as stressors like workload and role ambiguity are better managed.

HSE Work-Related Stress  

Improved Employee Engagement:

 Research indicates a 15% increase in employee engagement when psychosocial risks are addressed, with employees feeling more supported and valued.

SHRM Wellbeing