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The role of employers in improving mental health will likely be examined following recommendations from a Productivity Commission inquiry, as the Government aims to improve mental health long-term. Announced in the terms of reference released by the federal government, the inquiry will consider the role of mental health in supporting economic participation, enhancing productivity and economicRead more

Today, businesses hear more than ever about mental health in the workplace. Yet businesses are often unsure what role they have to play in fostering wellness among their employees – if one at all. However, one doctor has claimed the mental health problem is far too costly for employers to ignore, and that a proactiveRead more

While larger organisations are generally aware of the effects of stress and psychological injury in the workplace, it can be confusing for organisations among the myriad of information and resources to put an appropriate prevention program in place, according to an expert in the field. “In my discussions with organisations, there is a general consensusRead more