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The WorkSafeBC Critical Incident Response (CIR) Program is a confidential service that provides early intervention for workers and employers after a traumatic event in the workplace. Its primary goal is to alleviate immediate stress and reduce the risk of longer-term psychological issues. Interventions are typically offered within 24 to 72 hours following a critical incident … Continued
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One of the best ways tourism and hospitality creates psychological safety in their work environment is through communication. Leading from a place of empathy and understanding, just as we do for our guests, enhances the employment experience and fosters more candid conversations, collaboration, and innovation. This, in turn, builds high-performing teams and increases employee engagement … Continued
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WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework provides the foundation for BC Employers to enhance workplace culture and build a positive, supportive environment for their employees. In this 30-minute webinar, we discussed: Resources:
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In this engaging one-hour session, Suncha Satney will dive into the pivotal role that recognition and rewards play in fostering a psychologically safe workplace. This interactive webinar is designed to equip you with the tools to develop an effective recognition system that resonates with your organization’s core values. About our facilitator: Suncha Satney is a … Continued
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Community social service organizations work with diverse communities and serve individuals facing systemic inequalities. It is crucial that service providers foster a culturally safe environment and ensure equitable and fair treatment of those they serve and of their employees. To put Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into practice requires an understanding implicit bias. Implicit bias … Continued
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In the dynamic world of tourism and hospitality, every role is crucial in fostering a positive and healthy workplace culture. From frontline workers to supervisors, managers, senior leaders, business owners, and HR and occupational health and safety professionals, each of us contributes to creating a supportive work environment. Our comprehensive suite of online courses offers … Continued
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Interacting with customers and providing great service is a critical part of front-line roles in tourism and hospitality. Interactions are often positive but there can also be times when a front-line employee is faced with a challenging or confrontational situation. To protect both the physical and psychological well-being of your employees, it’s important to have … Continued
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Fatigue—feeling excessively tired or drowsy—is an inevitable part of life and often affects workers in the tourism and hospitality industry. Given the dynamic nature of the industry, with its long hours, high guest interactions, and physically demanding tasks, fatigue can become a significant issue. While it’s a common experience, fatigue poses a risk to both … Continued
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In front-line roles within tourism and hospitality, interacting with customers and delivering exceptional service is central to daily operations. While many interactions are positive, there will inevitably be moments when employees face challenging interactions. These challenges can escalate quickly if not handled effectively, potentially affecting both the physical and psychological well-being of staff. To ensure … Continued
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How to support coworkers or employees THE 5 STEPS APPROACH: 1. Prepare 2. Talk about what you see Mental illness is not invisible, identify any changes to: 3. Ask if they are okay—in your own words 4. Ask what you can do to help Important: If you get a sense that this is warranted, ask … Continued
