Safety Spotlight Podcast: Mike Kerr on Humor, Culture, and Making Work Human Again

What if your workplace made people laugh more and report safety issues more? What if culture wasn’t just a “nice-to-have” but your greatest competitive advantage?In this episode of Safety Spotlight, Mike Kerr, international speaker and workplace culture expert, makes one thing clear: work shouldn’t suck the life out of people.With over 25 years of research, storytelling, and practical insight, Mike shares how humor in the workplace isn’t about punchlines—it’s about psychological safety, creativity, communication, and better decision-making on the front lines.Mike breaks down:How toxic culture silently sabotages safety performanceWhy humor improves retention, engagement, and reportingWhat psychological safety really means and how to build itReal stories from workplaces that got it right (and those that didn’t)He also challenges the classic Monday morning dread with a powerful question: what if your people actually wanted to come to work?“We know bringing more humor into a workplace moves the numbers in all the right directions. There’s nothing trivial about it.” – Mike KerrIf you care about safety, culture, or simply making work less soul-crushing, this episode will change how you lead.See Mike’s story and many more at https://bissafety.ca/safety-spotlight-podcasts.