The Essence of “Company”

The Essence of “Company”

In our modern world, the word “company” is often synonymous with business and commerce. However, its origins and evolution reveal a deeper connection to companionship and shared purpose. This image {insert image} has caused me to reflect on how its...
OVERWORK: A Critical Public Health Issue

OVERWORK: A Critical Public Health Issue

A recent study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine has revealed that overwork causes significant adverse changes to brain structure, reinforcing the need for workplace policies that limit excessive working hours. The findings from this study align...
Psychological Erosion: A Modern-Day Disease

Psychological Erosion: A Modern-Day Disease

Last week, I spoke with an office worker who had previously been a paramedic. Despite the less intense pressures of his current role, he still experiences high levels of stress. This conversation highlighted a growing issue: the Psychological Erosion Effect. This...
Intrusive Surveillance as an Emerging Psychosocial Hazard

Intrusive Surveillance as an Emerging Psychosocial Hazard

In Australia, recent developments have highlighted emerging psychosocial hazards in the workplace, particularly concerning worker privacy. The introduction of the Commonwealth Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work identifies intrusive surveillance as...