How Can Business Owners Manage Psychosocial Risk with Nick Gearen (Shift HR)

Running a business in 2026 means navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape. From psychosocial hazards and wage compliance to workplace flexibility and the right to disconnect, business owners are facing more people-related obligations than ever before.

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Chelsea sits down with Nick Gearen, Founder of Shift HR, to unpack the biggest HR and workplace risks currently facing Australian businesses. Together, they explore what psychosocial risk actually means, why regulators are placing greater emphasis on proactive workplace management, and how business owners can build confidence around compliance without becoming HR experts themselves.

Nick shares practical insights on creating role clarity, m ...