Psychological Safety in Practice

A business can't achieve the results it needs without an engaged and productive workforce performing at their full potential. This isn't possible without psychological safety at work. Psychological Safety in Practice is a practical evidence-based guide for senior HR professionals which explains how to embed psychological safety in the organization to benefit both individuals and the overall business. The first part of the book is structured around the five foundations of psychological safety: mattering, voice, clarity, collaboration and growth. These foundations translate the science of psychological safety into practical ways of working that any team can apply and make a well-known concept tangible, moving from knowing about the concept to practising it. The second part of book explains how to embed psychological safety through the employee journey from recruitment and induction through to probation, feedback and development. There is also expert guidance on the importance of safety to employee recognition and inclusion as well as why these practices boost wellbeing, productivity, performance and staff retention. Full of tips, tools and practical advice, this book explains how to make decisions with transparency and trust in mind, ensure that meetings work for all employees and don't encourage a culture of fear and crucially, how to handle conflict and tensions among teams. With advice on how to scale psychological safety practices from teams to the organization as a whole, ensure structural alignment throughout the business and balance quick wins with strategic and cultural benefits, this is essential reading for all mid to senior-level HR professionals.