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Are companies meeting employees' expectations?

Australian employers have an obligation to prevent and manage mental health issues effectively.

In Australia, employers have a duty of care to employees as part of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011.

In a landmark decision, the FWC sided with an employee who challenged her employer’s return-to-office directive, citing family care responsibilities. The case highlights what employers must prove when rejecting flexible work requests.

With many people working remotely, under financial strain or having to adapt to major changes in the workplace, our mental health has been tested to the full.

Regardless of the industry, employee wellbeing is essential to creating a healthy workplace environment. Staff who feel at their best can perform in their role, are more engaged and will likely stay with the company longer.

The report sheds light on the characteristics and trends in workers’ experience of psychosocial hazards and mental health conditions in Australian workplaces.

Siobhann Provost

Mel is deeply passionate about mental health and raising awareness around issues that so often are stigmatised such as suicide and depression.