Safe Work Australia has published two new research reports that
present the latest findings on the prevalence of workplace bullying and
harassment; and the impact of management commitment to psychological health and
safety and poor mental health in the workplace on organisational productivity.
The Psychosocial
Safety Climate and Better Productivity in Australian Workplaces: Cost,
Productivity, Presenteeism, Absenteesim report
presents an estimate that productivity losses associated with low levels of
management commitment to psychological health and safety in the workplace comes
at a cost to employers of $6 billion per annum.
The Bullying & Harassment in Australian Workplaces:
Results from the Australian Workplace Barometer project 2014/2015 report
provides information on the prevalence of bullying and harassment in Australian
workplaces. It reports an increase in the estimated prevalence of bullying in
Australian workplaces, from 7% in 2009-10 to 9.7% in 2014-15.
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