Psychological Safety

HR & Leaders' Expanding Roles & Practical Solutions

On 12 November 2025, Tandem Partners hosted a live Q&A webinar exploring psychological safety in the workplace. Hosted by Matthew Saitta and Georgia Hazell (Senior Consultants, Executive HR Interim & Contracting in Sydney), the session featured insights from Lindall West (Founding Managing Director - Ombpoint & Chief People Officer - L1 Group) and Holly Wilson (Adviser - Ombpoint), who shared practical strategies for managing psychosocial risks.

The discussion covered the prevalence of psychosocial hazards in Australian workplaces, the impact of recent legislative changes, and practical approaches to supporting both managers and employees.

Key themes included:

• Understanding and managing psychosocial hazards before they escalate
• Empowering managers to handle difficult conversations with confidence
• Supporting employees through coaching, role-playing, and independent advice
• Navigating organisational changes, burnout, and seasonal stressors like the ‘September surge’
• Integrating WHS and HR approaches to create a psychologically safe workplace

You can watch the full recording of the webinar below: