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Create a culture of psychological safety at work
Support your people by fostering psychological safety
Psychological safety is the foundation of a healthy, high-performing workplace.
It’s the belief that employees can speak up, take risks, and share ideas — without fear of embarrassment, blame, or retaliation. When people feel psychologically safe at work, they’re more likely to contribute openly and collaborate effectively. We support organisations in creating a workforce that feel safe to bring their full selves to work.
We partner with organisations to understand their challenges and create a tailored strategy for embedding psychological safety across all levels of the business.
Why psychological safety matters
A culture of psychological safety improves team dynamics and fuels innovation.
It drives better outcome for all. It also supports mental wellbeing in turn reducing turnover, and creates space for honest dialogue, especially during times of change or pressure.
Psychological safety at work enables:
Higher employee engagement and retention
Increased creativity and problem-solving
Stronger collaboration and team trust
Faster learning and adaptability
What’s included in our service
Discovery
We meet with a cross-section of leaders and employees to understand existing challenges, perceptions, and aspirations.
Strategy development
We create a tailored roadmap to build psychological safety — aligned with your culture, values, and business goals.
Action planning and delivery
Depending on your needs, this could include:
A leadership manifesto focused on psychological safety
Policy and HR collateral reviews (e.g. induction materials, behaviour guides)
Psychological safety risk assessments
Internal comms planning
Training and education
Employee resource groups, mental health first aiders, or anonymous feedback tools
Psychological safety examples in practice
Not sure what psychological safety looks like in practice?
Here are some real-life examples:
A junior team member questions a long-standing process without being shut down
A project lead admits to a mistake in front of peers and is met with support, not judgement
Teams give and receive constructive feedback openly, with a focus on learning
Leaders model vulnerability and show appreciation for diverse perspectives
These are just a few psychological safety examples that highlight the power of building the right culture — where people feel seen, heard, and safe.
Start building psychological safety in your workplace
The risk of doing nothing is far greater than the risk of getting started.
Let’s work together to create a culture where people feel safe to speak up, step forward, and thrive.
Contact Us
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Aliya Vigor-Robertson
Founding Partner
+44 7979 498 455
aliya@journeyhr.com
Sue Shaw
Founding Partner
+44 7939 992 801
sue@journeyhr.com
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52–54 High Holborn
London WC1V 6RL
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5.30pm