Workplace Reflections WorkSafe Victoria
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WorkSafe Victoria is a government body responsible for keeping workplaces safe in Victoria.
Every day, people face the threat of physical and mental injury at work. While the presence of physical danger is quite evident, mental harm and bullying often goes unnoticed and ignored.
The idea was to get Australians to reflect on their workplace behavior. With such social stigma attached to mental health in the workplace.
‘Workplace Reflections’, drew individuals into what outwardly seems like a beautifully designed mirrored structure. A circle of 64 mirrors was erected at the busiest train station in Australia. 16 synchronised, motorised plinths were each programmed to broadcast real stories of bullying.
Once inside this space they are immersed in the confronting real stories of workplace bullying victims, and compelled to consider their own workplace behaviour. On exiting, they are encouraged to commit to changing this toxic work culture.
In 5 days, 1.2 million employees were reached. But most importantly, bullying became an open conversation in workplaces.
The installation is currently travelling to regional and rural town centres.
