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Safety is not
just physical

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is the integrated physical, psychological and social health of people at work. When done well, it creates environments where we can all show up authentically, feel safe, and have the sustained capability to thrive.

Not all hazards
can be seen

Fatigue, pressure, culture, workload, leadership behaviours and psychological safety all shape whether people feel supported or strained.

Source: WorkSafe. The impact of harmful work. December 2023.

Across Aotearoa New Zealand, 1 in 5 workers experience mental distress at work.

Source: WorkSafe. The impact of harmful work. December 2023.

This affects not just performance, but safety, trust and the strength of teams. But when organisations invest in wellbeing, they see fewer incidents, higher performance, lower turnover, and stronger, more resilient teams. A strong approach to wellbeing isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ - it’s a fundamental part of safety.

“Real safety goes beyond the surface”

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A whole-person, whole-
organisation approach

Wellbeing combines physical health (feeling safe and supported to do the work), psychological health (feeling respected and accepted), and social health (feeling connected, included and valued). It’s grounded in an understanding of ourselves and of the collective - recognising how the culture of our teams, business units and leadership practices shape our wellbeing every day. Increasingly, it’s informed by data driven insights that can help us recognise emerging issues before they escalate, enabling timely support and protective action.

Two workers in high-viz walking away

Wellbeing combines physical health (feeling safe and supported to do the work), psychological health (feeling respected and accepted), and social health (feeling connected, included and valued). It’s grounded in an understanding of ourselves and of the collective - recognising how the culture of our teams, business units and leadership practices shape our wellbeing every day. Increasingly, it’s informed by data driven insights that can help us recognise emerging issues before they escalate, enabling timely support and protective action.

Creating the conditions
for people to thrive

Implementing an effective wellbeing strategy

Here is some practical guidance and building blocks to help organisations achieve effective wellbeing strategies and create environments where people can thrive.

"Wellbeing is a connection of paths:
knowledge and action."