Inadequate reward and recognition is an identified hazard in the Model Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work.
The hazard may be present in your workplace if the following behaviours or culture is prevalent:
- Workers receive unfair negative feedback, or insufficient feedback or recognition.
- Distribution of recognition and rewards are inequitable, unfair or biased.
- There are limited opportunities for workers to develop their skills.
- Workers’ skills are not recognised.
The hierarchy of control offers strategies to ensure that employees are protected where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate risks.
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