Unlocking Performance: How Psychological Safety Mitigates Legal Risks in Organizations with David Dilger
Eps. #113 MARCH 11TH, 2025
In this episode of the "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson welcomes David Dilger, director and co-founder of Edge Legal, to discuss the critical topic of psychological safety in the workplace. David shares his extensive experience in employment law and HR, emphasizing the legal risks associated with employees feeling unsafe to speak up.
Listeners will learn about the importance of fostering a people-first approach in management, the biological factors influencing managers' fear of confrontation, and effective strategies for addressing performance issues while maintaining trust.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the legal risks of psychological safety, including workers' compensation and anti-discrimination claims.
Practical strategies for managers to balance empathy and accountability in performance conversations.
The significance of building trust within teams to enhance communication and overall workplace culture.
Tune in for valuable insights that can transform your approach to HR and management!
Guest(s): David Dilger, Director and Co-Founder, Edge Legal
Email: ddilger@edgelegal.com.au
Guest(s): David Dilger, Director and Co-Founder, Edge Legal
David is a co-founder of Edge Legal.
David has particular expertise in industrial relations and safety. David doesn’t just focus on legal solutions. His advice has a real practical edge to it drawn from experience in various senior executive management roles in the telecommunications, franchising and agriculture industries – even leading one organisation to a National Finalist and Joint State Winner of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) People Management Awards.
David fundamentally understands the IR system from an employer perspective, having been the Chief Workplace Relations Officer of a peak Employer Organisation where he delivered training to businesses on behalf of the Federal Government following the introduction of the Fair Work Act. He has been instrumental in enterprise bargaining strategy, particularly in organisations with workforces over 500 people and multiple Unions.
