Safety Unpacked - Worker attitudes and behaviors
About this episode
Alanna Ball and Amy Morris discuss the complexities of safety culture and the impact of worker perceptions on trust and engagement in organizations.
In this episode, Alanna Ball and Amy Morris explore the complexity of safety culture and the often unseen factors that shape how safety is experienced in organisations. Rather than focusing on policies alone, the conversation centres on perception, trust, and the motives workers attribute to leadership decisions. They unpack the idea of preservation orientation and question whether safety measures are viewed as genuine care for employees or as protection for the organisation. This discussion highlights how worker perception can influence engagement, compliance, and overall trust in leadership. Episode highlights How worker perceptions of management motives shape safety culture The concept of preservation orientation and its impact on trust Why credibility, reliability, and authenticity matter in leadership The link between business decisions and safety outcomes The risk of treating safety as separate from broader organisational strategy How communication influences whether safety is seen as supportive or controlling Why understanding the reasons behind safety measures builds stronger engagement The importance of framing surveys and safety conversations constructively Recognising…
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