Social Relationships is the third of four characteristic areas of the GDA guideline for psychological risk assessment. It covers all interpersonal aspects of work.
Factors of the Characteristic Area
Leadership behavior:
- Employee orientation
- Support from supervisors
- Feedback and recognition
- Transparency of decisions
Cooperation:
- Collegial support
- Team climate
- Sense of community
- Information exchange
Social support:
- Emotional support
- Instrumental help
- Appreciation
Conflicts:
- Interpersonal conflicts
- Role conflicts
- Mobbing/exclusion
Importance of Social Resources
Social support is a central resource:
- Buffers stress
- Promotes well-being
- Strengthens resilience
- Increases motivation
Leadership and Mental Health
Managers have great influence:
- Role model for healthy work
- Shaper of working conditions
- Contact for problems
Assessment in SafeMind
SafeMind captures leadership behavior and team climate in detail and provides concrete action recommendations.