The 2026 executive briefing: What leaders must understand about psychosocial safety
P&C teams need leaders who “get it.” P&C teams cannot carry psychosocial safety alone - executives and boards are now explicitly accountable under WHS legislation. Yet many leaders still see psychosocial risks as “soft,” ambiguous, or unmeasurable.
In this masterclass, Kristen Raison, HR Leader, co-Founder and CEO of Humn will reframe psychosocial safety as a strategic business priority with real impact on productivity, retention, reputation and regulatory compliance.
Why psychosocial safety matters
In a recent blog, the team at Humn shared the landscape of workplace safety is changing - FAST.
- The 2026 regulatory focus areas across states and sectors
- The new definition of ‘reasonably practicable’ for psychosocial hazards
- How regulators assess leadership responsibility (including evidence expectations)
- What an executive-level psychosocial dashboard looks like
- The shift from ‘cost centre’ to ‘risk mitigation investment’
- What boards will be liable for and what P&C must communicate clearly
Report
The rising risk of
workplace burnout
Our latest report, The rising risk of workplace burnout, shares insights from more than 2000+ employees and expert commentary on strategies to mitigate risk and support employees' wellbeing. What's inside:
The widespread risk of burnout
New statistics reveal that almost half of Australian and New Zealand employees are experiencing feelings of burnout and exhaustion
The impact of burnout on businesses
From reduced productivity and employee turnover to psychosocial risk, we analyse the potential risk for leaders and organisations
Strategies to mitigate burnout
Leaders in People and Culture and psychosocial risk share actionable, expert advice to avoid burnout in the workplace
How Sonder can help
We share the tools our customers are using to prevent burnout and stress in their organisation
Awareness and investment in workplace wellbeing is high, outcomes are uneven – that’s the Wellbeing Paradox
This new report unpacks five key areas affecting worker health across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, providing leaders with actionable advice to address them.
