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Psychological Safety at Work

Meaning

Psychological safety at work is the shared belief among team members that the environment is safe for interpersonal risk-taking, such as speaking up with ideas, concerns, or mistakes without fear of judgment or punitive consequences. While often viewed through a behavioral lens, this concept has profound psychoneuroendocrinological implications, as a lack of safety is a potent chronic stressor that activates the HPA axis. Cultivating this safety is a critical component of holistic corporate wellness, as it directly mitigates the physiological burden of workplace anxiety and fear.