Psychosocial risk is a growing area of focus in workplace health and safety and managing it effectively requires both legal insight and psychological understanding. A new podcast, Judgemental: A psychologist and a lawyer walk into a bar, brings these perspectives together to help organisations navigate this complex space.
Hosted by psychologist Kate Connors and lawyer Greg Smith, Judgemental explores the real-world challenges of managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. Drawing from their deep expertise, Kate and Greg examine how standard approaches can sometimes fall short, and even cause unintended harm, when dealing with issues like stress, bullying, and psychological injury.
Each episode blends practical advice with analysis of legal frameworks, case law and relevant academic literature. It’s a valuable resource for WHS professionals, business leaders, HR practitioners, wellbeing consultants, board directors and anyone with a role in creating psychologically safer workplaces.
What you’ll learn:
How to interpret and apply legal obligations related to psychosocial hazards
Common pitfalls in workplace mental health strategies
Practical ideas to reduce psychological harm and foster safer environments
Real-world examples that bring the concepts to life
