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Save the date: The 15th International Conference of the IAWBH 2-5 June 2026
Dr Rachael Potter, a Research Fellow at the University of South Australia, Australia, with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO), is coordinating a Global Policy Review alongside an expert cross-national research team. This study aims to map how countries address psychosocial hazards and risks—such as poor role clarity, excessive job demands, bullying, and lack of social support—through legislation, regulation, and soft law. As many of you know, these hazards represent one of the most pressing occupational health challenges globally. The study findings will inform a major ILO global report on psychosocial risks, to be launched on World Day for Safety and Health at Work in April 2026. The IAWBH supports this project and on behalf of Dr Potter's team, we are seeking your support to:
So far, 28 countries have participated in the study but there is a need for broader global input to ensure the data is representative and impactful. All insights are welcome - whether your country has strong policies or none at all. The team is seeking input from expert evaluators including policymakers, labour inspectors, academics, union representatives, and employer delegates. Survey link: https://unisasurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZNL112v2v4mO8u Further details are available in the Participant Information Sheet embedded in the survey preamble. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr Potter, PhD (Psychology), BPsych (Hons) and Research Fellow directly at rachael.potter@unisa.edu.au. Thank you for your time and support in advancing this important global initiative. |
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How do you solve a problem like.... The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 15th IAWBH International conference has met several times to determine the theme for the conference and other conference-related matters. The LOC is currently designing the conference website and will shortly call for full papers and abstracts. In the mean time, please make sure you put the dates in your calendars. The IAWBH will offer several scholarships to PhD students to attend the pre-conference workshops so please make sure you encourage current PhD students researching in this field to apply early as scholarships will be limited. The conference website will be launched shortly along with the call for abstracts. Canberra is Australia's capital city. It is a short direct flight from both Sydney and Melbourne. There is a direct bus (Murrays) with pick-ups from the domestic and international airports in Sydney to the centre of Canberra. It takes about three hours. More to follow.
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Canberra Centenary Trail Hyperlapse | VisitCanberraCALL FOR CONFERENCE PROPOSALs for IAWBH16 in 2028 Please think about submitting a proposal now, to hold our 16th International IAWBH Conference in your country. We are particularly interested in holdining our 2028b conference in South America, Africa, or Asia. Proposals for IAWBH16 should be submitted as soon as possible. For further information please contact Dr Alison Thirlwall, IAWBH President at members@iawbh.org papers from IAWBH14, 2024 Our 14th International conference was held in Huddersfield, UK, from 25-28 June 2024,. It was inspiring to hear from our esteemed colleagues, Professors Stale Valatne Einarsen and Eva Gemzoe Mikkelson and also from the team from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) as well as researchers and practitioners from across the globe. A huge thank you in particular to Stale and Eva, to the ILO team, and to Dr Frances McGregor and her team for putting together an unforgettable and stimulating event which provided a great opportunity to network and to hear from so many researchers and practitioners. Here is a link to proceedings. |
IAWBH 2025 MASTERCLASS
Global Contextualizing of Workplace Bullying:
11-12 SEPTEMBER 2025 (ONLINE)
Our IAWBH complimentary Masterclass 2025 'Global contextualizing of workplace bullying: Asia and Africa in Focus' was held online from 11-12 September 2025. The Masterclass addressed the issue of context, with a specific focus on the Global South, particularly Asia and Africa. The Masterclass was designed for the international community of workplace bullying researchers and practitioners who are interested in context, the Global South, Asia and/or Africa. We heard from the local voices of Asia, including Miwako Wakui, Mahshid Bagestani, Emad Al Muala, Saima Ahmad, Joon Park, and of Africa including Ngao Motsei, Amarachi Amaugo, Mary Naana Essiaw, Brightness Mangalothi, as well as from the organizers Premilla D’Cruz and Ernesto Noronha from India and global experts such as Charlotte Rayner, Hazel Mawdsley, and Jose-Maria Leon Perez. We also heard from Ira Postolachi, a Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination expert from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva. Ira spoke about the ILO's important research on workplace bullying and harassment in Africa. Recordings of the Masterclass will be here available shortly.
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