In this study, researchers examined how the psychological safety experienced by an employee can change over time and specifically how the length of time spent working at a given organisation can be a factor. The research was based on longitudinal data from 10,000 healthcare workers in the US between 2017 and 2021.

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Theni Paramaguru, Senior Policy Adviser - The People Profession, CIPD

Theni is the Senior Adviser on the People Profession at the CIPD, focussing on research around the opportunities and challenges facing the profession. She has a background as a People & Change consultant, working across a range of industries on issues including growth strategy assessment, change management and supporting executive teams to meaningfully engage their workforce. Last year she completed a Master's in Organisational Psychology.
 

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