📅 Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Arrival from 7:45 AM)
🏢 Venue: people2people, 6/261 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
☕ Light breakfast provided

This session will delve into the latest legislative developments aimed at improving workplace wellbeing and productivity, while offering practical strategies for implementation.

Catherine Kennedy, Managing Director at people2people NSW, will be joined by Sarah Cappello, Managing Partner at Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, and Sally McGrath, Workplace Wellbeing Expert and Keynote Speaker, who will guide you through the following takeaways.

• Introduction to the Right to Disconnect: In February 2024, the Australian Federal Parliament passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023. This law grants employees the right to disconnect from work-related communications outside of their official working hours. This event will unpack the new workplace laws, its origins and objectives.
• Psychosocial Hazards: Australian law recognises the importance of addressing psychosocial hazards in the workplace, such as excessive workload, lack of support, and poor work-life balance. These factors can negatively impact employees' mental health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and burnout. Employers are required to take proactive measures to mitigate these risks.
• Boosting Productivity, Leadership, and Overcoming Barriers: Allowing the right to disconnect enhances focus and productivity, as demonstrated by case studies. We will share how leaders can model healthy boundaries and promote trust while addressing challenges like resistance, industry demands, and the "always-on" culture.
• Legislative Measures: The new legislation not only supports the right to disconnect but also includes provisions to ensure that employers create a healthy work environment. This includes implementing policies to manage psychosocial risks and providing support systems for employees to maintain their mental wellbeing.
• Integration with Broader Wellbeing Strategies: Finally, our speakers will demonstrate how the right to disconnect complements existing workplace wellbeing initiatives, such as mental health programs, flexible work arrangements, and employee assistance programs.