As Mental Health Week comes to a close, we hope more Australians have had the opportunity to speak their minds about mental health, including in the workplace. Everyone has the right to a physically and mentally healthy workplace, and it’s important that employers understand what they need to do to safeguard their employees’ health and wellbeing.
When a 2019 report by the Victorian Coroner found that international students are at greater risk of suicide than their domestic counterparts, the Council of International Students Australia was prompted to urge students to open up about their mental health.
Moving to another country to study is an exciting prospect. But like any great adventure, it comes with challenges. If you’re moving or have recently moved to Australia and English is not your first language, you might not feel confident about communicating clearly. This can make meeting people, travelling, getting a job, feeling safe and excelling in your studies feel like extra hard work.
Staff turnover can be a significant drain on time, money and resources. The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) estimates the cost of staff turnover to the Australian economy at approximately $20 billion per year. As the issue becomes an increasing concern for Australian businesses, we explore the link between staff wellbeing and retention, and how prioritising health and safety can help you hang on to employees who are happy to come to work and add value to your business every day.
Australia’s reputation as a safe and secure country is one of the main reasons it continues to be among the most attractive destinations for international students.
As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, a major trend in workplace safety is the use of app-enabled services like Sonder to help employers fulfil their duty of care to remote workers.
