Listen "20 years of Psychosocial Risk Factors with Dr Mills"
Episode Synopsis
                            In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Sherrilyn Mills, keynote speaker at the 2023 Women in Safety awards. 
She shared her two-decade journey from a pioneering PhD on psychosocial factors impacting return to work to her current role shaping prevention strategies for organisations.
Dr. Mills highlighted three key takeaways:
Authenticity Matters: Genuine connections and open conversations are crucial for building trust and effecting meaningful change within organisations.
Curiosity Drives Innovation: Embracing curiosity as a driving force can lead to the discovery of more effective prevention strategies, challenging existing norms.
Care as the Core: Dr. Mills emphasized the pivotal role of genuine care for individuals in the success of safety initiatives, advocating for its integration into policies, programs, and workplace culture.
Her insights inspire a renewed commitment to safety with authenticity, curiosity, and care at its heart, urging professionals to make a lasting impact on their organisations.
To read into her PhD, it is available here
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                    She shared her two-decade journey from a pioneering PhD on psychosocial factors impacting return to work to her current role shaping prevention strategies for organisations.
Dr. Mills highlighted three key takeaways:
Authenticity Matters: Genuine connections and open conversations are crucial for building trust and effecting meaningful change within organisations.
Curiosity Drives Innovation: Embracing curiosity as a driving force can lead to the discovery of more effective prevention strategies, challenging existing norms.
Care as the Core: Dr. Mills emphasized the pivotal role of genuine care for individuals in the success of safety initiatives, advocating for its integration into policies, programs, and workplace culture.
Her insights inspire a renewed commitment to safety with authenticity, curiosity, and care at its heart, urging professionals to make a lasting impact on their organisations.
To read into her PhD, it is available here
Be sure to hit follow on Spotify or the + on Apple Podcasts to get the latest episodes.
Click here to sign up to the Women in Safety newsletter sign-up
If you would like to share this episode on your socials, be sure to tag @womeninsafety
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