Seven years of safety data insights. One evolving profession. What can we learn from the trends shaping workplace safety? Since 2019, Safety People has been tracking the experiences, priorities and challenges of safety professionals across Australia and the Asia-Pacific through its annual Safety Benchmark Survey. Over the years, the findings have offered a snapshot of
Since the introduction of psychosocial regulations across Australia, organisations have been flooded with advice, tools, checklists, and “quick fixes.” Every week, new guidance appears yet internal WHS, HR, Safety and Operational professionals are still asking the same question: Where do we actually start? The noise in the psychosocial risk space is louder than ever. Many
By: Vanessa Dolan | Senior Recruitment Consultant at Safety People You might have exactly the experience an employer is looking for. You might use the right software every day, understand the relevant industry systems and hold all the required qualifications. But is that information actually on your CV? If it isn’t, you could be missing
Health and safety systems are only effective when organisations can demonstrate that they are actively managing risk, meeting their obligations, and continuously improving. At our recent July Safety People Forum, we were joined by Mark Wright for an insightful discussion on “Measuring Health and Safety Performance: Is Your Due Diligence and Assurance Effective?” Mark explored
SEEK’s latest Talent Acquisition Insights Report 2026 offers a snapshot of how Australia’s hiring landscape is evolving. While the report spans all industries, many of its findings have direct implications for organisations recruiting work health and safety (WHS) professionals. From AI-generated applications to changing candidate expectations, here’s what safety employers should know in hiring safety
The work health and safety landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. New legislation, changing regulatory expectations, emerging technologies, and shifting workplace risks are all reshaping what effective safety leadership looks like. At our recent June Safety People Forum, we were honoured to have guest speaker Jane Hall, Partner at Thomsons, who explored the legal
By: Glenn Arnold The competition for talent has not gone away. In many sectors, particularly safety, risk, injury management and leadership roles, strong candidates are still receiving multiple approaches and offers. That means hiring managers cannot afford to relax once a verbal offer has been accepted. By the time a business case is approved, the
By: Glenn Arnold As Director of Safety People Australia, I spend my days speaking with safety, risk, injury management and health professionals across the country, from frontline roles to senior leadership. One pattern keeps popping up on resumes post-COVID: shorter tenures, more role changes, and what some hiring managers still label as “job hopping”. Let’s
