PsychChat

In this episode, I discuss the importance of Psycho-Social Climate (PSC) in the workplace. I share some research explaining its impact and encourage organizations to take steps to address it.

References

Dollard, M. F., & Bakker, A.B., (2010). Psychosocial safety climate as a precursor to conducive work environments, psychological health problems, and employee engagement. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 83, 579–599. 
 
Harnois G, Gabriel P. Mental health and work: impact, issues and good practice. Geneva: World Health. Organization, 2000. 

Dollard MF, Jain A. A corruption of public values at work; psychosocial safety climate, work conditions, and worker health across 31 European countries. In Dollard, M, Dormann, C and Idris, MA (eds). Psychosocial safety climate: a new work stress theory (pp. 77-106). Cham: Springer, 2019. 

Mansour S, Tremblay DC. Psychosocial safety climate as resource passageways to alleviate work family 
conflict: a study in the health sector in Quebec. Personnel Review 2018, 47(2): 474-93. 
 
Idris, M.A., Dollard, M.F., Tuckey, M.R. (2015). Psychosocial Safety Climate as a Management Tool for Employee Engagement and Performance: A Multilevel Analysis. International Journal of Stress Management, Vol 22, No 2, 183-206. 

Biron, C., Karanika-Murray, M., Ivers, H., Salvoni, S., & Fernet, C. (2021). Teleworking while sick: A three-wave study of psychological safety climate, psychological demands and presenteeism. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 734245. 

Idris, M. A., & Dollard, M. F. (2011). Psychosocial safety climate, work conditions, and emotions in the workplace: A Malaysian population-based work stress study. International Journal of Stress Management, 18(4), 324–347. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024849 
 

What is PsychChat ?

Dr Austin Tay is an organizational psychologist. In each podcast episode, he will discuss work-related issues that matter in the workplace. Through the lens of a psychologist, Dr Austin will provide tips and advice to his listeners to help them navigate the complex world of work. Email psychchat@omnipsi.com or send via Twitter @psych_chat to send your comments or suggestions.

Dr Austin Tay is the founder of Omnipsi Consulting (www.omnipsi.com).
OmniPsi Consulting specialises in executive coaching, leadership assessment and development, career transitioning, training and workplace intervention.