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We're excited to be part of this brilliant line up - Rebecca Norris will be contributing to a panel discussion about "Being a Lawyer, Being a Human: the Importance of Autonomy in the Workplace". One of the core principles of trauma informed law is understanding that trauma often results from a loss of control. When lawyers feel powerless—whether in how they manage their caseloads or engage with their clients—it can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, or even vicarious trauma. By prioritising autonomy, we regain a sense of empowerment that is crucial for sustainable practice and re-connection with our human selves. If this resonates for you, visit https://lnkd.in/eW9TrMu7 to learn more about how we can support you, your team and your practice.

I'm really excited to have been accepted as a Lawscot Wellbeing Champion 🏆 Wellbeing is a fuzzy term that will make some of you instantly scroll past. STOP! 🙃 Worrying about wellbeing, as well as being the right thing to do, is also incredibly good for business. Don't take that from me... "The evidence... is suggestive of a strong, positive relationship between employee wellbeing, employee productivity, and firm performance. Raising the wellbeing of society is a central goal for policy-makers, and it is a goal that is not in opposition to the interests of the business community. There is an important role for business leaders to play in being a strong positive force for raising the wellbeing of society." Said Business School Research Papers. I am really looking forward to exploring wellbeing in the legal world of Scotland. There are so many areas relating to this that I am interested in: working parents, time recording, coaching and management in firms, perfectionism, status, neurodiversity, social mobility, staff retention, burnout, talent recruitment and mental health etc. If you'd like to join me as a Wellbeing Champion you can apply below 💪 The Law Society of Scotland #wellbeing #scotland #mentalhealth

Check out my blog post in our latest CONNECT (Congress of Neighboring Communities) newsletter!

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Safer Together's Health Working Group Lunch & Learn - for our newly-launched 'On-Site Accommodation Psychological Health & Safety Guideline'. Date: Friday, 28th June Time: 12:15 – 1:00pm (AEST) Venue: Brisbane Attendance: In-person, or virtually for those not in the Brisbane CBD area. The event will give the opportunity for our members to understand the background of the On-Site Accommodation Psychological Health & Safety Guideline, how it was developed, and how to use it. Delegates will work through an example of a psychosocial hazard step by step - by choosing a hazard scenario, then defining the associated control measures. Contact: health@safertogether.com.au to register.

There are less than 9 weeks to go until the 2024 HSR Conference, ‘Health & Safety in a rapidly changing business environment’, takes place on Thursday the 16th of May in University College Dublin. Currently, there are LESS THAN 50 TICKETS REMAINING for this event so be sure to book your place now to avoid missing out. TOPICS: ·       Opening address by Conor O’Brien, CEO, Health and Safety Authority. ·       Communicating the safety and environmental message. ·       Personal Injury Litigation. ·       Occupational Health: post-Covid challenges. ·       Environmental Law Update. ·       Panel discussion: putting people first in safety digitalisation. ·       Safety Culture. This year’s conference title reflects the following changes businesses face: · Digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and automation leading to new ways of working. · Climate change and new laws arising from the EU Green Deal. · The post-Covid emergence of health issues such as neurodiversity, mental health and Long Covid. · Managing personal injury claims, with the Injuries Resolution Board’s new mediation service and the Judicial Council’s Personal Injury Guidelines. All these challenges are rapidly changing the environment in which businesses operate. We are moving from the familiar to the unknown in some instances and we are moving there quickly. The conference brochure is attached. To book your place please go to https://lnkd.in/ezCk_bWM Alternatively, you can email me at Ronan@irn.ie to reserve your place. Once your place is booked, you will receive a booking confirmation email. Discounts are available for group bookings of 5 or more delegates. If you have any queries about this event, please contact me. We look forward to meeting you at what will be an exciting, informative, and engaging event, where you will have opportunities for networking and informal discussions, as we explore how we can ensure a safer and healthier workplace for all. Enjoy the St. Patrick's Weekend! #healthandsafety #changingtheworld #networkingevent #annualconference #healthandsafetyreview

Meeting for the sake of meeting… If you run a group practice, offer autonomy to your associates if you want to retain the best people. Quality therapists don’t need to be micromanaged, and no one likes sitting in a long meeting where nothing’s getting accomplished. Finally, if you’re the person who always has something to add at the end of the meeting, just wait and ask your question privately.

⚠ Every year on 28th April, World Day for Health and Safety at Work is observed globally to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and ill-health worldwide. This international campaign fosters awareness of the importance of creating a safe and healthy work environment for all workers. Through education, collaboration, and implementation of effective safety standards and practices as well as maintaining mental wellbeing in the workplace, we can achieve significant reductions in work-related injuries and illnesses. Read the full article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezARjKE3

Are you hesitant to ask your colleagues, "R U OK?" because you're not sure what to say? You're not alone, and we're here to help. We believe that meaningful conversations can be simple yet impactful. You don't need to have all the answers or be a professional counsellor or therapist. What you do need is a genuine intention to support those around you. That's why we stand behind the WeCARE 40-minute e-learning course. It's a self-paced journey designed to equip you with the skills to support a colleague or teammate who is struggling. WeCARE breaks down the barriers to starting these crucial conversations and guides you through a straightforward 4-step conversation process. 94% of employees felt more confident they could help a colleague in distress after completing this program. Start learning: https://lnkd.in/gSKdBe8T #mentalhealth #workplacementalhealth #peersupport #wecare #mentalhealthtraining #supportyourpeople 

A revised "Work Well From Home" edition offers clear, sensible advice that is applicable globally. The work health and safety advice is not overt and is included in the questions, tips, and discussion. One of the better business books. (with a gratuitous photo of my dog, Max) https://lnkd.in/gzF5FCHu