~ HFESA 2023 National Conference, Adelaide, SA Missed the conference? Follow the link to hear a presentation by Sara Pazell, PhD, CPE in honour of the Ron
In this presentation, Dr Pazell used narrative storytelling to explain the work realities of threefictional, but relatable characters from different industry segments. Their experiences inform
Hosted by Tina WorthyGuests Dr Elise Crawford and Dr Sara Pazell In this webinar, we explore how to employ the discipline of design to create
Hosted by Dart Lindsley,Guest Dr Sara Pazell In every manmade job, place, and activity, design plays a pivotal role in shaping our experiences. Sadly, many
Hosted by Sharon ToddGuest Dr Sara Pazell Sharon Todd a CPE and the current president of the HFESA, chats to Sara Pazell BAppSci(OT), MBA, PhD,
Advances in technology, the Covid-19 pandemic and globalisation are all playing a part in transforming the world of worlk today and in the future. Elise
Image credit: Freepik When things seem messy, as they do when managing the complexity of people and performance, I often look at the fragmented parts
What happens when you explore general internet-accessible definitions of a designer? You find many terms to describe the varied scopes of work and design approaches
What a thrill to announce the release of the Ergonomics Insights book, the second publication in the Workplace Insights series. The series tells of real-world
Occupational psychosocial health risk assessment tools: Where do we look for the most meaningful, useful, and manageable guidance material? In the universe of work design,[i]
What helps YOU experience “flow”? When do you feel challenged to the just-right degree? For me, that flow comes from the construction of health and
We can dream big when we flip risk measures to health aspirations per a design platform. Psychosocial Risk is getting a lot of attention with
Workplace assessment can benefit from exercise conditioning and yoga sciences: advanced ergonomics practitioners can take a systems approach to better reflect their understanding of complexity
How Good Work can be Driven Good work design is a global concept because it relates to human rights initiatives to ensure healthful and well
Distributed workforce management is not new, but the epic change of work design during pandemic management is a confronting yet opportunity-laden experience for most organisational
It’s in the DNA of the Human-Centred Organisation Good work design, underpinned by human-centred design, human factors, and ergonomics, is a concept that is emerging
Good work requires conditions in which creativity may flourish and innovation is encouraged. A tolerance for experimentation is required because novel ideas need to be
It was my great pleasure to facilitate a roundtable discussion at the 8th Annual OHS Leaders Summit, 13/14 March 2019, Brisbane, QLD, with my colleague Molly
Work as a Prescription for Health Positive design (Desment & Pohlmeyer, 2013) within an occupational framework, is a term that may be used to describe
Design practice involves taking risks[i], [ii]. Like the exposure of one’s soft underbelly, the disclosure of a new idea means allowing for vulnerability. An idea
This abstract has been developed from excerpts from the following research: Pazell, S. (Unpublished thesis: submitted for examination 31 Mar 2018): Good work design: Strategies
Human-centred design, or design for diversity, is an approach to achieve social justice. So, too, ergonomics (a practice underpinning human-centred design) is a process, not
This paper has been developed from excerpts from the following research: Pazell, S. (2018): Good work design: Strategies to embed human-centred design in organisations [published
Occupational Salutogenesis focuses on work and work systems that support health, well-being, productivity, and sustainability, rather than the factors that cause disease, illness, and injury
(This concept was presented at SIA Visions 2017, 22 May, Toowoomba, QLD) We talk about the development of a positive corporate leadership culture, sustainable business
The value of a human factors and ergonomics practice deserves examination. The methods can help a business elevate their programs beyond “injury prevention” toward “invention”. Ergonomics,
Positive thinking is a step toward good design. We have the opportunity to excite our workforce through structured, participative methods that empower workers to become
