Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) in high-risk industries are frequently under-resourced and find staying current with client initiatives a significant challenge. This is true in the evolving area of psychological safety. This article covers the fundamentals of psychological safety in the workplace and offers some starting points for SMBs to consider in 2023.

Psychological safety in the workplace refers to an environment in which employees feel safe and supported to express themselves and their ideas without fear or negative consequences. This includes feeling comfortable raising concerns or making mistakes and feeling welcomed and valued as a team member.

Creating a psychologically safe workplace can have numerous benefits, including:

• Improved work culture through increased creativity and innovation.
• Better communication and collaboration comes through respecting individuals and their points of view. Connection in as many directions as practical for each employee is the o
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