Respectful Workplaces – Department Heads
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Respectful Workplaces – Crew Members
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Staying Connected With Employees on Mental Health Leave
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Mental health claims continue to rise in the social services sector and are among the highest across public safety and care-related occupations in British Columbia.1 Contributing factors include staff shortages, high service demand, complex client needs, housing insecurity, drug poisoning, the impacts of COVID-19, and more. This trend is concerning since psychological injuries can lead … Continued
Webinar Recording: Developing Supportive Managers and Supervisors
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The arts and entertainment industry can present unique challenges for psychological health and safety. This interactive workshop explores WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework through an arts and entertainment lens, providing practical, zero-budget tools that supervisors can implement immediately on set, in production offices, during rehearsals, or at festival grounds. Join psychological health and safety … Continued
Webinar Recording: Conversations That Inspire Change – Part 1
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Helping conversations can be a powerful turning point, yet they can also feel drained when the balance between supporting others and protecting your own energy isn’t clear. This engaging one-hour webinar introduces motivational interviewing (MI), a collaborative communication style that inspires clients to explore change while allowing you to set healthy boundaries and sustain your … Continued
Webinar Recording: Building the Business Case for Psychological Health & Safety
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Resources In tourism and hospitality, great service starts with employees who feel psychologically safe and supported. This webinar shows how investing in Psychological Health and Safety (PH&S) reduces turnover, lowers sick days, and strengthens guest satisfaction. Drawing on real examples from BC’s hospitality sector, explore the measurable benefits of making employee well-being a business priority, … Continued
Webinar Recording: Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors in Arts & Entertainment
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Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors is a practical, engaging session designed for supervisors, department heads, technical directors, and others working in BC’s film, television, performing arts, and live events industries. This training introduces core communication and emotional-intelligence skills while focusing on the unique dynamics of fast-paced, collaborative production environments. Participants learn clear, usable approaches … Continued
Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Crew Members
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Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Department Heads
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Webinar Recording: Supporting Workplace Mental Health Over the Holidays
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Resources The holiday season is one of the busiest and most emotionally demanding times of year for tourism and hospitality teams. While guests celebrate, employees and leaders often face long hours, high expectations, and limited downtime. Join Brandy Zimmerman, Workplace Mental Health Strategist, to learn practical ways to support mental wellbeing, maintain team cohesion, and navigate … Continued