Stress Update
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The ‘stress discourse’
The New Zealand way of speaking about stress is parallel to that of Australia, with some important exceptions. See Key Points
Australian WorkCover experience
Stress claims comprise a small percentage of all claims – but result in more time off work and are much more costly. There is a substantial body of case law. See Maureen Dollard and Richard Kaspercyck.
Thoughts on leadership
Sensible thoughts on the relationship between leadership style and outcomes were presented by a leading Australian Researcher. See Peter Cotton.
Corporate interventions
Many large Australian companies are addressing mental health in the workplace.
- IBM - See Kim Hobbs
- Australian Federal Police - See Tony Cotton
- Australian Tax Office - See Jacky Jones
- Australian Defence Force - See Len Lambeth
- Hunter New England Area Health Service - See David Dixon
- Victorian WorkCover Authority - See Dorothy Frost
IBM, Mental well-being and productivity
IBM regard people management as the key skill. See Kim Hobbs
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training & Research Programme
This new, Australian developed programme treats mental ill-health the same as physical injury. It is being adopted in many countries. See Susan Goldie
Good mental health and good business
Changes in Australian circumstances has resulted in a drive to get all Australians into work, resulting in higher incidence of people with mental health issues in the work force. See Paul Morgan