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readiness hub · 5 important questions

Is your organization ready for PsychSafe®?

Organizations that achieve the greatest value from PsychSafe begin with a clear understanding of why they are investing, what they hope to achieve, and how success will be measured.
what you are building
PsychSafe helps organizations build and sustain a Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) management system.
Like any management system, successful implementation requires leadership commitment, resources, and a willingness to act on insights and data. Before investing, work through the five questions below — then score yourself against the readiness checklist.
start with why
Common reasons organizations invest in PHS
Tap the drivers that apply to you — it’s the fastest way to start framing your business case.
Reduce psychosocial hazards and workforce risk
Improve employee experience
Strengthen leadership capability
Support employee well-being
Enhance attraction and retention
Improve organizational performance
Demonstrate due diligence
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question 01

Do we have a clear business case?

ask your leadership team
01Why are we investing in Psychological Health and Safety?
02What workforce challenges are we trying to address?
03What outcomes are we hoping to achieve?
04How will we measure success?
05How does PHS support our OHS, employee experience, culture, productivity, retention and risk management goals?
question 02

Do we have an executive sponsor and an internal champion?

Successful Psychological Health and Safety programs require ownership and accountability — two distinct roles, both named before you start.
role one
Executive Sponsor
Provides the mandate and clears the path.
—Strategic direction
—Budget approval
—Organizational support
—Barrier removal
—Visibility and sponsorship
role two
PsychSafe Champion
Runs the program day to day.
—Coordinating implementation
—Supporting committees and working groups
—Liaising with PsychSafe advisors
—Facilitating communication and engagement
—Monitoring progress and continuous improvement
question 03

Have we defined our investment?

Implementing a PHS management system takes two currencies. Switch between them — both are real, and both belong in your plan.
currency one
Green Dollars
currency two
Gray Dollars
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The PHS Business Case Builder includes a framework for estimating both Green and Gray Dollar investments.
question 04

Do we understand the roles and time commitment?

PsychSafe is designed to fit into existing operations, but implementation requires dedicated time and effort from four groups.
role
PHS Champion
Lead and coordinate the PsychSafe program.
Keep senior leadership engaged and informed.
Ensure actions, timelines and outcomes are achieved.
role
Working Committee
Advise on psychosocial risks and priorities.
Support development and review of controls.
Bridge communication between employees and the program.
role
Leaders
Demonstrate commitment to psychological health and safety.
Support employees and reinforce safe practices.
Hold themselves and their teams accountable.
role
Employees
Engage in the program and complete assigned activities.
Support peers and contribute to a respectful workplace.
Identify and communicate hazards and opportunities.
sample time model
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Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
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A sample model only — organization size and number of locations influence Champion time. These estimates cover managing the PHS program and engaging in PsychSafe; they exclude other employer initiatives such as appreciation events or general training.
*employee time, as required
Daily battery check
Assigned tasks
Pulse checks & assessments
Assigned learning
Habit and behaviour practice
question 05

Are we prepared to build a sustainable system?

PsychSafe is not a one-time initiative or an awareness campaign. Organizations that achieve the greatest value do seven things.
01
Assign accountability
02
Engage leadership
03
Involve employees
04
Use data to inform decisions
05
Monitor progress regularly
06
Commit to continuous improvement
07
Integrate PHS into broader OHS and employee experience strategies
the readiness check

Ready for PsychSafe®?

Organizations are typically ready when they can confidently say all seven. Tick the ones that are true for you today.
✓We understand why we are investing.
✓We have identified our desired outcomes.
✓We have an executive sponsor.
✓We have identified an internal champion.
✓We have allocated both budget and people resources.
✓We understand the implementation effort required.
✓We are committed to continuous improvement.
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signals met
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