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Most schools underestimate the importance of workplace culture. Yet the research shows that as many as half of staff feel the culture of their school has a negative impact on their wellbeing. There is also a growing body of evidence to demonstrate that a sense of belonging at work, positive collegial relationships and psychological safety bring enormous benefits to the workplace, including improved motivation, engagement, job performance and higher levels commitment to the organisation. A positive workplace culture also decreases absenteeism by as much as 75% and cuts staff turnover in half.

In Improving Workplace Culture in Schools, school wellbeing expert Dr Helen Kelly shares tools and strategies to foster a sense of belonging for staff, improve the quality of collegial relationships and build psychological safety.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how to create a shared purpose for all staff
• Identify barriers and contributors to belonging in your school
• Explore how to foster respect and civility
• Discover how to build a safe environment where all staff can flourish