17 Psychosocial risks
Poor Support
Having good support at work, including practical assistance and emotional support from managers and colleagues, helps people to complete tasks or jobs while maintaining their health and wellbeing.
How poor support affect workers
How poor support affect workers
How poor support affect workers
When people feel supported at work they have lower stress, more job satisfaction and better performance.
Having high levels of support at work can help protect workers from the impact of psychosocial hazards at work. But poor or low levels of support can cause harm, particularly when combined with other psychosocial hazards.
Having poor support at work means workers don’t have enough practical assistance and/or emotional support from managers and colleagues, including training, tools and resources to perform their roles safely.
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Please note that the information on this page is based on guidance from Comcare’s psychosocial resources. Definitions, terminology, and regulatory expectations may vary by state, territory, or country. Each psychosocial risk has its own dedicated page, and ReFresh is designed to adapt to the specific regulations and frameworks that apply in your jurisdiction, supporting organisations operating across different regions worldwide.