Joanna Mason loved her job, loved the people she worked with but her home life was not great. Jo was the victim of domestic and family violence and her once stable job, home life, relationship all fell apart in quick suggestion. Her employer did not have the tools in place to support her through her personal journey and this inspired Jo to create Workhaven.

This episode we chat with Jo on her journey, what she did and how she went from barely surviving to thriving and driving change in organisations on their policies and practices regarding domestic and family violence. Jo is now the Co-Founder and CEO of Workhaven and committed to developing solutions to make change.

Joanna is also sharing her key lessons in a webinar so enjoy this conversation and learn more by joining the webinar - https://www.womeninsafety.net/event-details/webinar-domestic-and-family-violence-in-the-workplace

Want to know about workhaven? Head to their website https://workhaven.com.au/

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“Managers want employees to put in long days, respond to their emails at all hours and willingly donate their off hours” - what a load of rubbish!

Chandra and I explore the article with the lens of psychological safety for workers and the accessibility of work at home. 

Does long hours truly equal productivity and does our virtual world add pressure? Come and chat with us as we explore the topic!

https://hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies?fbclid=IwAR3QQOJGALXwAzLLVrjfCt94yOzPkYz8K0kuCWdzF5AXaKbvA_4v5otQ8gs

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A reflection on some lessons learned between a health and safety lawyer and myself as a professional.

We talked about three things leading to being and authentic professional

1 - back yourself and know you have all the tools to make your decision

2 - prepare to fail. It is inevitable that it happens at some point!

3 - know your worth and experience - you are where you are because you have utilised your skills and experience to date. Build that any chance you have!

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Chandra and Alanna explore a recent article detailing how our almost de-harmonisation is impacting organisations across Australia. Are we truly thinking of our workers and our transient workforce when our legislation is no longer harmonised?

What legislation applies where is going to become more and more complex as we work across jurisdictions, countries and across the globe. Is it the responsibility of WHS professionals to be across multiple legislative pieces that are constantly evolving?

Are we becoming more complex or simplicity?

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https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/employers-inconsistent-whs-laws-are-making-it-difficult-do-business

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Connect with Alanna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannaballwomeninsafety/

Connect with Chandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandra-clements-8802ab5/

The theme of this podcast is very much curiosity and growth mindset. We chat with Empowered Member Peta Mercieca on her journey to being one of Australia’s leaders in Occupational Violence programs. You will all hear Peta talk about her people based approach and how much she cares for those she works with.

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Join the membership to join in on the workshop with Peta

https://www.womeninsafety.net/event-details/member-workshop-occupational-violence

Sometimes working in multinational companies you feel your voice can be drowned out. Not Alicia! Join us for a conversation with Alicia on her journey to being a global leader in health and safety. We cover her journey and her tips and tricks.

Connect with Alicia https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-jeffery-267a7965/

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We have heard so much about burnout but let’s break some of that down and let’s bring the imperfection of being human into the workplace. Chandra and I chatted about the complexity and stress of ‘climbing the ladder’ and how we as Women in Safety leaders are allowed to be imperfect leaders, colleagues, parents and friends.

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Article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/executive-burnout-new-pandemic-lisa-kelly/?fbclid=IwAR06nt5YsZY_aoylGih1rlO20v-Ccz4syEI89Oaw976bFWnLjs-sFLIeQY8

https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/flexjobs-mha-mental-health-workplace-pandemic/?utm_source=cj&utm_medium=VigLink&utm_campaign=affiliates&cjevent=778ad27ac3cc11eb80a700040a82b836

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A quick check in on your personal brand. Have you given it any thought yet this year? How do you define your own personal brand? We love how having a really well defined brand can help you bring your best self to work.

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Download the Values Activity PDF here

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A wonderful conversation for Topic Tuesday on self-awareness being an important part of your toolkit. We chatted about how we can layer skills from a really solid foundation and support our workers with their foundational skills (things like personal branding) and then growing together to give that self awareness in leadership.

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https://www.hcamag.com/au/specialisation/leadership/how-self-awareness-can-transform-your-leadership-team/424716?fbclid=IwAR0DmRQKcCXWoVONkF5nxVfSHsniejH69RWpkc8UI33Kw0LGAFe-7sPaRos

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Welcome to the Women in Safety Podcast. Episode one is now live. I am Alanna Ball and after 7 years in corporate HR roles in Australia and the UK yet found myself questioning my career. I felt part of a process not making true change. As soon as I switched careers I didn’t feel like I had a supportive community that I could turn to when having conversations. Enter……Women in Safety! A community to empower, inspire and transform your career.

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