Psychological safety | Is the persistence of remote working becoming a pivotal concern for HR?

It’s safe to say that remote work is now well and truly embedded into most workplaces.

Yet, whilst most workers would likely celebrate the ability to work from home, according to new research from Behave, HR is currently grappling with the impact that remote work has on employee psychological safety.

Decoding psychological safety

The report unveils a shared struggle among HR leaders to define psychological safety. Surveying over 200 senior HR decision-makers, the findings reveal a diverse array of interpretations, making it challenging for organisations to combat the issue.

Just 16% of respondents are clear on what psychological safety really means – as “an environment where employees balance comfort and discomfort to take well-calibrated risks”.