| Hakim Hayat |
A NEGATIVE workplace environment may hamper an organisation or a business’ ability to attain optimal staff productivity and earn more profits, an occupational psychologist said in a public lecture held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday.
Katherine Koh, Occupational Psychologist and Chairperson of ST Healthcare Singapore (Head of Workplace Health Promotion) in her lecture on ‘Psychosocial Health at Workplace’ yesterday shared that mental wellbeing in the workplace is a vital aspect to attain higher productivity levels but is often neglected because most workplaces put much emphasis on taking care of physical health.
She said that a work environment that makes employees happy, respected and empowered will increase productivity levels, as less stress makes them more healthy and productive.
Psychosocial health – which is defined as a state of mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being – was the focus of the session yesterday.
Katherine outlined each of the components and techniques to boost psychological wellness in the workplace, drawing on research on positive psychology.
Katherine Koh delivering her lecture. – HAKIM HAYAT
She also shared several ways to strengthen the pillars of psychosocial health in the workplace, including the reinforcement of social support systems like families and friends.
She said research has shown that happiness of workers is closely linked to business outcomes including sales, turnover, job productivity and accuracy, and this can be done by instilling more positive vibes in the workplace.
The lecture that was attended by over 50 participants was co-organised by the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and the Office of Safety, Health and Environment, UBD.
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