Fostering Psychological Safety:
Unlocking the Power of a Trust-Based Workplace

Episode Summary

How can creating a culture where employees feel safe to be themselves revolutionize your workplace? This episode features Dave Drap, an expert in workplace wellness and employee activation, who sheds light on the transformative power of psychological safety. Dave shares compelling research and personal insights on how addressing and destigmatizing mental health and substance use disorders can lead to higher productivity and lower turnover rates.

In this minisode, we explore:

• The financial and emotional benefits of fostering a supportive environment, including annual savings of $8,500 per employee and retention rate boosts of 30-45% 
• The ripple effects of nurturing psychological safety—fewer unscheduled days off, reduced ER visits, and lower depressive symptoms 
• How programs focused on creating an emotionally safe workplace can transform employer-employee relationships, enhance workforce productivity, and ultimately create a thriving workplace culture 

Tune in for actionable strategies to build trust, care, and resilience in your organization. 

Expert

• Dave Drap, Workplace Wellness Expert at GoMo Health