Winner
Book Title:Psychological Safety in Practice: An Evidence-based Guide for HR Professionals
Author:Helen Sanderson
Published:2026
How is your book helping others?
Psychological Safety in Practice is a practical, evidence-based guide for senior HR leaders and people executives who want to improve performance, wellbeing and retention by creating workplaces where people feel safe to contribute, challenge and grow. Written by Helen Sanderson, an expert in wellbeing and health at work, this book moves psychological safety from theory into execution. It translates research into five clear foundations: mattering, voice, clarity, connection, and learning, giving leaders a tangible framework they can apply across teams and functions.
The book then shows how to embed psychological safety across the full employee journey, from recruitment and induction to feedback, development and progression. It addresses the structural, cultural, and leadership decisions that determine whether psychological safety becomes embedded or undermined at scale.