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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mike Hagan, a seasoned workplace consultant with over 25 years of experience in General Management, Human Resources, Workplace Health, Safety, Wellbeing, and Corporate Compliance.

Mike specializes in helping organizations strategically address workplace psychosocial factors that can lead to employee burnout, high turnover, and productivity losses. His pragmatic approach focuses on identifying root causes, implementing strategic solutions, and upskilling employees to proactively manage workplace challenges.

Key Discussion Points:

Understanding Psychosocial Hazards: Mike delves into the importance of recognizing and mitigating factors that negatively impact employee well-being and organizational performance.

Strategic HR and WHS Integration: Insights into how integrating Human Resources with Workplace Health and Safety initiatives can lead to improved employee engagement and business outcomes.

Leadership Development: The role of tailored leadership programs in fostering effective managers and cultivating a positive workplace culture.

Mental Health Advocacy: Mike shares his passion for mental health advocacy and the significance of creating workplace cultures where 'It's OK not to be OK.'

Join us as we explore practical strategies for transforming workplaces into environments that support both employee well-being and organizational success.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating healthier, more productive workplaces.

Find out more about Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hagan-a7b22417/?originalSubdomain=auAnd his various services here: https://mikehaganconsulting.com.au

#WorkplaceWellbeing #HR #WHS #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthAdvocacy #RealInsightPodcast

Chapters

0:10 Introduction to Mike Hagan

2:35 Mike's Journey and Mental Health Experiences

5:59 Evolving Workplace Mental Health Perspectives

11:31 Debunking Psychosocial Health in Workplaces

13:11 Genuine Care vs. Compliance in Organizations

13:44 Understanding Organizational Motivations

13:55 The Role of Legislation in Workplace Change

16:53 Personal Experiences with Neurodiversity

20:47 Leadership and Mental Health in Organizations

32:23 Navigating Personal Challenges in Leadership

40:17 Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

50:00 The Importance of Individualized Approaches

1:07:26 The Wellfish Program and Personal Well-being

1:13:05 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations