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Mental health is part of everyone’s overall health and wellbeing. Throughout life, our mental health can change in response to everyday stress, major life events, physical health, relationships, work, and many other factors. The workplace is one part of this broader context and can be a source of connection, purpose, and support, as well as … Continued
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Watch the webinar recording to learn how to effectively approach challenging discussions that arise in professional settings using Non-Violent Communication (NVC). In the workplace, and in life, the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence is essential in order to advocate for one’s own needs and to articulate one’s opinions, recommendations, and feedback. This webinar … Continued
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This webinar is designed for employees with ADHD who want work to feel less overwhelming and more manageable, without burning out. Viewers will learn evidence-informed strategies to reduce stress and improve follow-through, including simple planning systems, breaking tasks into smaller steps, managing interruptions, and building routines that are realistic to maintain. The recording also covers self-advocacy … Continued
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Employees in ABC Community Services comfortably bring up concerns while leaders and managers model open communication. However, workers still feel stretched. For example, Jane, a program coordinator, absorbed John’s workload a year ago after he left the organization. When Jane expresses feeling stretched thin, she is encouraged to practice work-life balance and is reminded that … Continued
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Related resources The role of leaders in a non-profit organization is uniquely challenging, and it is taking its toll – both on the well-being of those currently in these roles, and on the capacity of the sector to invite new leaders to step in. There are systems at play, and leaders are paying the price: … Continued
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Jane, a respite worker, is meeting with her manager, John, for a regular one-on-one check-in. John asks, “How are you doing?” Jane shares that she’s feeling overwhelmed. Sam, her co-worker, is currently on leave, and she’s been covering their shifts and responsibilities on top of her own. John responds, “When I was a respite worker, … Continued
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Workplaces are made up of people, and people’s experiences can change over time. As a supervisor or manager, you may notice changes in a worker’s behaviour, wellbeing, or performance and wonder what might be going on. These situations can be difficult to navigate, especially when health concerns, mental health, substance use, caregiving responsibilities, financial stress, … Continued
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Related resources Many DEI efforts focus on what we can see. This webinar recording expands the conversation to include how people think, process, and learn. Designed for community social services professionals, this presentation connects the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to neurodiversity, a dimension of diversity that’s often invisible and under-discussed. Through practical strategies … Continued
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In many organizations, worker input is routinely collected, yet it does not consistently translate into visible or sustained change. This gap between input and action can undermine trust, weaken engagement, and limit the effectiveness of participation initiatives. This article examines how organizations can move beyond input collection toward structured approaches that enable meaningful influence. Community … Continued
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Related resources Working in community social services means showing up for others, often under enormous pressure and with limited resources. Staff shortages, high caseloads, vicarious trauma, and the cycle of burnout can make it feel like resilience is just another thing being asked of already-stretched teams. This webinar recording reframes what team resilience actually means, … Continued
