Paper Details

Name: Esha Ajay Halankar
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Special Issue: Volume-12, Issue-1, Year: 2025 (January-June)
Page Number: 121-122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15356846

Psychological safety in the workplace is crucial for fostering an environment where
employees feel safe to share ideas, voice concerns, and take risks without fear of negative
consequences. This research aims to explore the key factors that contribute to psychological
safety, focusing on three primary areas: encouraging open communication, workplace
counselling, and the role of Human Resources (HR). The study will collect primary data
through a survey of employees from various industries to assess how these factors impact
employee well-being, job satisfaction, and overall performance.
The first subtopic, encouraging open communication, will explore how transparent, inclusive
communication between management and employees contributes to trust and reduces fear of
retaliation. The second subtopic, counselling at the workplace, will examine the availability
and effectiveness of mental health support services and their role in supporting employees'
emotional health. The third subtopic will focus on the role of HR, analysing HR policies and
practices aimed at fostering psychological safety, such as conflict resolution mechanisms,
feedback channels, and mental health resources.
The survey data will provide insights into how these factors collectively impact employees'
sense of psychological safety and overall workplace satisfaction. The research is expected to
uncover actionable recommendations for organizations looking to enhance their work
environment by prioritizing employee well-being. By focusing on communication,
counselling, and HR policies, this study will contribute to a broader understanding of
psychological safety in the workplace and its role in improving employee engagement,
productivity, and organizational success.
Keywords: Psychological Safety, Employee Well-being, Open Communication, Workplace
Counselling, Human Resource Practices.