Workplace psychological safety is achieved when employees feel they can freely express themselves without fear of negative repercussions. This includes asking questions, seeking feedback, admitting mistakes, raising concerns, or suggesting new ideas without jeopardizing their job or career. A psychologically safe and healthy workplace promotes employees' emotional well-being and actively works to minimize threats to their mental health.
Psychological safety is crucial for numerous reasons:
In contrast, the absence of psychological safety can lead to:
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This handout contains resources related to the Compassion begins with curiosity webinar.
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