What if work is to blame for your crisis of conscience? With Dr Wendy Bonython (S6E8)

What are the legal ramifications of being pressured to act unethically at work? In this fascinating episode of The Floorplan, Libby Sander speaks with Bond University’s Dr Wendy Bonython about moral injury in the workplace. So what's moral injury? Glad you asked! Moral injury is the psychological harm caused when employees are pressured to act against their ethical values or witness wrongdoing they feel powerless to stop.Dr Bonython explains why moral injury is becoming increasingly recognised across industries, the toll it can take on mental health and wellbeing, and why fear, economic uncertainty and organisational pressure often stop people from speaking up. A thought-provoking discussion on ethics, leadership and workplace culture.About Dr Wendy BonythonWendy Bonython is an Associate Professor of Law at Bond University. Her research interests include torts, health law, and regulation and ethics of technology. She has published widely on issues including research ethics and regulation; legal capacity and culpability; genetic privacy; property in body parts and derivative data; regulation of medical devices and pharmaceuticals; and medical negligence. Her teaching interests include developing student and professional well-being and resilience skills; understanding interdisciplinarity; and developing student communication skills, including through the use of existing and emerging technologies.